Located 30 km north of Amman. Jerash is known for the ruins of ancient Roman city of Gerasa. Getting there from Amman is quite easy. Head to North Park (aka. North Station) in Amman and ask around for the local bus to Jerash. The price is less than 1 dinar and the driver will drop you off right next to the ancient ruins.
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| Oval Plaza in Jerash, Jordan |
To enter the ruins firstly you'll pass through a souvenir shop until you reach the
Arch of Hadrian. Built to honor Gerasa emperor Hadrian.
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| Arch of Hadrian in Jerash, Jordan |
Follow the path and make sure to go left to see the
Hippodrome. Keep left and you'll reach the
Oval Plaza or
Oval Forum (top photo). The Oval Plaza was used as a homecoming honoring site for soldiers returning from battle. From there you'll easily spot the magnificent
Temple of Zeus.
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| Temple of Zeus in Jerash, Jordan |
Just behind the Temple of Zeus you'll stumble upon the
Southern Theatre. Make sure stand in the centre and feel the powerful echo of your voice.
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| Southern Theatre in Jerash, Jordan |
Following the path from there will take you past
Church of St. Theodore, until you reach the
Temple of Artemis.
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| Temple of Artemis in Jerash, Jordan |
Keep going to the
Northern Theatre and start heading on the Cardo Maximus path. Make sure to stop at the
Nympheum, which used to have a fountain and water drain. See if you can find the moving pillar or ask the locals which one is the moving one.
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| Northern Theatre in Jerash, Jordan |
Eventually you'll reach the Arch of Hadrian again, Head back to where the bus let you off and catch a bus back.
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