Another old city

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Geo: 32.2846, 35.9054

This morning we went to the Roman city of Jerash is in a fine state of preservation. Founded in the time of Alexander the Great, it had become a centre of considerable importance by the 3rd century AD. It is one of the grandest ancient cities in the world, with an imposing collection of archways, theatres, baths and colonnaded streets. We spent just a bit over an hour here.

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Photos

01 Archway
One of the many archways in Jerash.

02 The Triumphal Arch
This arch was erected and dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian on the occasion of his visit to the city in A-D. 129/130. An inscription recording the event was built into the gate on the side facing the city, the name of the person who dedicated it, Flavius Agrippa, is also recorded, and the ancient name of the city, Antioch on the Chrysorrhoas.

03 Wall
An interesting wall.

04 The forum
The colonnade surrounding the Forum was probably erected some time during the second century A.D., and rests on a great wall 32 feet 6 inches in depth, all of which is buried. The enclosed space is paved, and in the centre is a plinth for a statue.

05 The forum
The forum to the right and more pillars in the background.

06 The South Theatre
We sat in this theatre and listened to some locals play music.

07 The South Theatre
The theatre stage. This theatre contains 32 tiers of seats, the lower rows of which are numbered in Greek, and could presumably be reserved. It could accommodate about 4000 people. An inscription on the wall at the right of the stage tells that a Statue of Victory which once stood there was presented by a non-commissioned officer of the army of Titus in A.D. 70.

08 Stage
The stage of the South Theatre.

09 Performers
The locals that played for us while we sat in the theatre.

10 Forum
Looking down at the forum.

11 Theatre
Looking up at the South Theatre.

12 Jerash
Part of the ancient city of Jerash.

13 Forum
Looking down at the forum.

14 Street of Columns
The street of columns.

15 Turtle
A very slow turtle.

16 Mosaics
The well preserved mosaics, out in the elements, remains of a church.

17 Church
Part of the church remains.

18 Temple of Artemis
She was the goddess of the city. This temple is built on the highest point in this city.

19 Great Gate of the Temple of Artemis
The entrance which leads to the temple at the top of the hill.

20 Theatre
Looking at the theatre from a distance.

21 Columns
Some columns.