Howdy all. Continuing on for you in my photographic REdiscovery of destination Jordan, today I bring to you photos from Jerash, also known as Gerasa, an ancient city dating back as far as 7500BC. It is a city with an incredible history of being built, being destroyed, being occupied and being abandoned over the years. There is a modern (ish) city there today which I believe dates back to the early 20th century, but the highlight for the visitor is undoubtedly the ancient ruins which span many centuries but are primarily Greco-Roman. Yes, if you like a column, Jerash’s ancient city ruins may just be for YOU! This city has seen sacking, human destruction and earthquakes over many many centuries. Enjoy!
The modern city from the old 
Wider view of Jerash 
A more modern city behind Jerash ruins
I wish I knew what this was 
Gate at Jerash 
Fine stairs and doorway 
Entering Jerash 
Columns line Jerash Avenue
Sun goes down on Jerash 
Arch at Jerash 
An open area surrounded by columns is a common photo of Jerash 
Columns and Shadows 
Central Jerash
Thanks for popping by today! May the Journey Never End!
Andy's World Journeys 
This is a site I didn’t remember. It’s true that the Greeks and Romans forgot a lot of columns all around the Mediterranean 😉
yes they meant to take them home when they left i suspect but forgot! 😀
Rustic, but lovely ruins! Reminds me greatly of Ephesus in Turkey. Must be sublime to have walked the streets and be transported back thousands of years ago!
YES I was thinking the same thing, very reminiscent of Ephesus.
So much history. I must admit that other than Petra I know little about Jordan’s historical sites. Looks like an awesome place to wander around in.
cheers! Its a pretty awesome site!
“I wish I knew” : https://universes.art/en/art-destinations/jordan/jerash/tour-2/nymphaeum