Jerash - Jordan
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Walking Boots
N 32° 16.902 E 035° 53.576
36S E 772464 N 3575336
The ancient city of Jerash is considered one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture outside of Italy.
Waymark Code: WM12WEZ
Location: Jordan
Date Posted: 07/26/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 16

The ancient city of Jerash is considered one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside of Italy and its history goes back more than 6,500 years.
Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres.
The ancient city of Jerash was hidden for centuries, buried under the sand. It was discovered in 1806 by a German traveler, Ulrich Jasper Seezten, who recognized part of the ruins.

Source: (visit link)
Name of Source Book: 1000 places to see before you die. Revised Second Edition

Page Location in Source Book: 457

Type of Waymark: Site

Location of Coordinates: Site

Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 100.00 (listed in local currency)

List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
10 am 17 pm


Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]

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