Jerash
Jerash, a city in northern Jordan, is famous for its Roman ruins. The archaeological site is popular for tourists, second only to Petra. Wikivoyage
Population 50,745 (Wikidata)
Before you go
Emergency numbers in Jordan
Getting there
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Best-documented sights
All of them in the guide-
Jerash Attraction · 690 m - Macellum Archaeological site · 720 m
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Temple of Zeus Ruins · 510 m -
Oval Forum Attraction · 580 m - Jerash Memorial · 70 m
- حدائق ومطاعم باب عمان الترفيهية Theme park · 140 m
- Visitor Centre Museum · 410 m
- South Gate amd City Wall Ruins · 470 m
Within a kilometre of the centre, ordered by how well documented each is — not by a "best" anyone decided. Each opens on the map in the guide. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited there.
Getting around
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