Before rushing off to our Friday, November 15, 2017 flight back to Dubai and then on to Houston, Bob and I were able to explore the ruins of Jerash. It is a close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan. Situated about 30 miles north of Amman, Jordan, Jerash was a favorite city of the Roman emperor Hadrian. As one of the ten Greek cities known as the Decapolis, Gerasa (Jerash) prospered from about 63 BC until the mid-eighth century CE, when the 749 Galilee earthquake destroyed large parts of it. It is now acknowledged to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. It was spectacular!
Hadrian's Arch and the Hippodrome, where chariot races and then gladiator fights were held.
The South Gate and Oval Plaza
The Temple of Zeus
The South Theater
Ruins of Several Churches
Temple of Artemis (Where we met a cute group of Jordanian girls that seemed to enjoy our company.)
North Theater and Civic Complex
North Gate, North Tetrapylon, and Cardo
Baths, Temple, Nymphaeum
South Tetrapylon, Mosque, Oval Plaza and Exit
Our trip to the Middle East came to it's conclusion as we rushed to the airport. Jordan was a very sweet addition to Bob's business trip to Dubai and we will ever be indebted to the Jensen Family for providing us the incentive, the home, and the itinerary to experience the highlights of Jordan!
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