Jerash Tours & Jerash Trips
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A close second to Petra on the list of favourite highlights on any Jordan travel itinerary, the ancient city of Jerash boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years.
Jerash lies on a plain surrounded by hilly wooded areas and fertile basins. Conquered by General Pompey in 63 BC, it came under Roman rule and was one of the ten great Roman cities.
The city's golden age came under Roman rule, during which time it was known as Gerasa, and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates.
Jerash is best known for its imposing Roman Forum and mile-long Street of Columns - hence its epithet 'City of 1,000 columns'.
Jerash can be visited alone or together with the Crusader Castle of Ajlun, and the strategically placed Um Qais, located on the contentious frontiers of Israel, Jordan and Syria.
Jordan holidays with Abercrombie & Kent will take you to the heart of this fascinating country. If you would like to include a tour of Jerash in your Jordan holiday, please talk to one of our experts.
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