4 of 4 posts on my 7-day stay in Jordan

As my stay in Jordan neared the end, I looked forward to yet another important historical treasure – the ancient city of Jerash, considered to be one of the best preserved Greco-Roman provincial towns in the world. Dating back more than 6,500 years ago, Jerash was a thriving city due to its proximity to popular trading routes. The walled city was at its best around AD 130 during Emperor Hadrian’s rulership.

Welcome to Jerash:

Overview of the ancient ruins:

Colonnaded streets:

Public buildings:

Hadrian’s arch:

Oval plaza: 

Sanctuary of Zeus:

South amphitheater:

Temple of Artemis: 

   Artifacts:

The hippodrome:

Good-bye, Jerash:

On the way back to our hotel, we stopped by St. Georges Church in Madaba.

To see the beginning:
Wadi Rum
Petra
Madaba