Jerash, Jordan

Jerash is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate, which is situated in the north of Jordan, 48 km (30 miles) north of the capital Amman towards Syria. It is famous for its Roman ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerash.

Jerash is considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East. There are a large number of striking monuments located in Jerash: the Corinthium column, Hadrian's Arch, a circus/hippodrome, two immense temples (to Zeus and Artemis), the nearly unique oval Forum, which is surrounded by a fine colonnade, a long colonnaded street or cardo, two theatres (the Large South Theatre and smaller North Theatre), two baths, a scattering of small temples and an almost complete circuit of city walls.

Things to see and do

* Hadrian's Arch
* Hippodrome
* Temple of Artemis
* Roman Army and Chariot Experience
* Jerash Archaeological Museum

Cruise Season – Oct - April
Currency – Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Language – Arabic
Population – 33,000 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – GMT plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code – +962

Port Location – The shipping port and Jordan's only access to the Red Sea is located about 350 km (220 mi) away from Amman.

Transport Links – At the Trababour bus station in Amman, frequent buses leave for Jerash. If you start your day early enough, you can take the bus from Amman to 'Ajloun and see the castle. Then take a bus from 'Ajloun to Jerash, while still having plenty of time to spend at Jerash. A private taxi from Amman can be hired for a return trip. The taxi driver can stay on site while you look around.