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Arch of Hadrian
In 129 AD, in order to welcome the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Jerash people built a majestic triumphal arch in the south of the city, named "Hadrian's Arch of Triumph", and held large-scale celebrations. Although the years have made this majestic Arc de Triomphe full of vicissitudes, its heroic appearance still remains. Each stone pillar is carved with various patterns and exquisite craftsmanship, which reflects the architectural art of the Jordanians at that time. To the left of the Arc de Triomphe is a large-scale competition field of the year. You can go in and take a look at the museum. There are models of the ancient city of Jerash and tools used in the construction of that year.Jordan · Jerash
Oval Plaza
The stone pillars on the square are now erected by modern people to set off fireworks at the annual Jerash Music Festival. The square is 90 meters long and 80 meters wide. It is paved with stone slabs arranged in concentric circles, surrounded by elegant Ionian stone columns, which stand neatly like strings of a violin. The lace, the design is quite ingenious. The columns were built in the 1st century AD, and some were added in the 7th century. This is the well-preserved column square among the existing ancient Roman monuments in the world, and it is a very magnificent scene in Jerash. Facing the square, it is reminiscent of the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican in Rome, which seems to be in the same line. In terms of scale and layout, St. Peter's Square cannot compare to Jerash's Column Square. On the hill on the west side of the square is the ruins of the temple of Zeus, now only the ruins are left.Jordan · Jerash
Temple of Artemis
A beautiful building in the ancient city, the temple is dedicated to the main god of Jerash, the moon god Artemis. The temple ruins on the wide platform are the essence of the Jerash ruins, she is like a diamond in the crown. Although the temple has collapsed, the remaining walls and towering columns are enough to demonstrate the temple's prominent position in the city. There are three rows of columns in front of the temple, six in each row, 20 meters high. Each column is divided into seven sections. The head and tail are the base and the crown. These intricately carved ochre red Collins capitals are beautiful.Jordan · Jerash
The South Tetrapylon
There are also summer opera performances, and the world singers Pavalotti and Carreras also sang on this thousand-year-old stage. The entire theater is like an unfolded giant fan. The 32-story stepped seats that can accommodate 5,000 spectators are all paved with boulders, and the fan-shaped stepped seats have fine carvings. Stepping up the high stairs, standing on the top of the theater, you can see the ruins of the ancient city. Ascend to overlook the ancient city, the outline composed of countless stone pillars will make you admire the splendor of the ancient city.Jordan · Jerash
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maggie任9 February 2020
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The Arch of Hadrian is located on the right side of the road. It is the first sight you see when you enter the scenic area. In 129 AD, in order to welcome the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the people of Jerash built a majestic triumphal arch in the south of the city and named it "Arch of Hadrian". This is also the main entrance to the south of the ancient city.
Arch of Hadrian
Raed Alhaji1 May 2023
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Oval Plaza of Jerash JordanThe spacious plaza measures 90mx80m and is surrounded by a broad sidewalk and colonnade of 1st century AD Ionic columns. There are two alters in the middle, and a fountain was added in the 7th Century AD. This square structure now supports a central column, which was recently erected to carry the Jerash Festival Flame.
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The South Amphitheater in the Jerash Roman ruins is the largest of the three existing Roman theaters in Jordan. The semicircular 32-story auditorium can accommodate 5,000 spectators. The stage and background wall opposite are well preserved, and the doorposts and frame lines are clear. The South Amphitheater was built in the first century AD and still hosts large-scale international music festivals.
The South Tetrapylon