7/26/16

Jerash, Jordan one Of The Largest And Most Well-Preserved Roman Sites In The World Outside Italy : Part 1 Of 2

Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman.  is considered one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman sites in the world outside Italy.
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The South Gate, through which you enter Jerash, dates from 130 AD.
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The present city walls are Byzantine and had a total length of 3,456m.
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Temple of Zeus was built in 162 AD, it stands on the remains of an earlier Roman temple.
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The Oval Plaza measures 90 x 80 m  and is surrounded by a broad sidewalk and a colonnade of 1st Century Ionic columns. 
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The South Theatre was built during the reign of Emperor Domitian, between 90-92 AD. The South Theater can seat more than 3000 spectators.
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