Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

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Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

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Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

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3.67km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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205 m

Hadrian's Arch

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The arched monument was built in the winter of 129/130 in honor of the emperor Hadrian, who was visiting the city at that time. It was outside of ancient Gerasa. …

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379 m

Hippodrome of Jerash

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Former hippodrome, amphitheater and an old market for selling animals - the use was varied.

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773 m

Oval Plaza of Jerash

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The oval forum lies at the foot of the Jupiter temple. Its dimensions are 90 × 80 meters. The oval is lined with colonnades. The place was chosen strategically - …

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953 m

Temple of Zeus (Jupiter Temple), Jerash

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The well-preserved temple from the 2nd century stands on a hill. The Temple of Jupiter was built on top of an enormous barrel vault above the oval forum. The entire …

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1.14 km

South Theater of Jerash

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The South Theater was built around 90 to 92 AD. It had 32 rows of seats that could accommodate up to 5,000 spectators. The theater is built into the hillside …

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1.91 km

Temple of Artemis (Jerash)

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The Artemis Temple, which dates from the 2nd century AD, was particularly imposing with the dimensions of its surrounding wall of 160 × 120 meters and certainly one of the …

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2.04 km

North Theater (Odeon) of Gerasa

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The north theater with approx. 800 seats

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2.51 km

Nymphaeum of Jerash

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Fountain with originally 7 lion heads

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3.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

Surfaces

1.41 km

1.36 km

803 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

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Comments

September 11, 2023,🇯🇴 Jerash / Jordan: Ein Tag in der Antike

Today the tours in the surrounding area of Amman start.
Unfortunately, picking up the rental car turned out to be more time-consuming than expected, so that Jerash could only be driven to in the late morning.
It's only 20km north of Amman, but the traffic there can cause your heart rate and blood pressure to rise 😄
Jerash is at …

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May 12, 2024,🇯🇴 archäologische Stätte von Jerash 🏛

We walked through the archaeological site of Jerash today. A large Roman city with temples. It is the best preserved Roman city in the Middle East. Impressively large and beautiful 🏛🤩🤩🤩

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October 4, 2023,Jordanien - Wanderung durch die spätantike Stadt Jerash

Today's Jerash is also known by the name "Gerasa", which it once bore in ancient times. In addition to the lively, modern city, the place has one of the largest and best-preserved late antique cities in the Middle East.

Alexander the Great settled here in 332 BC. set up a military post, and a Hellinistic city was founded under the …

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July 22, 2023,Die römischen Ruinen von Jerasch

Beautiful, with Roman and Greek flair. Everything is kept very well.
In the restaurant opposite the entrance there is coffee, tea, etc. for 2 Jordanian dinars.

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February 20, 2023,🇯🇴 Jerash

Today the Roman garrison town of Gerasa, today Jerash, was the first thing on our program. Built of pinkish-orange limestone, the city lay on one of the most important trade routes of antiquity. The Hellenistic city experienced its heyday under Roman rule in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The city has been deserted since the 9th century; but every summer …

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November 9, 2022,Exploring Jerash

An extensive walk around the ancient city of Jerash. It is one of the largest and best-preserved late antique cities in the Middle East. The entrance with Jordan Pass is free.