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Hadrian's Arch – Temple of Artemis (Jerash) loop from Jerash

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Hadrian's Arch – Temple of Artemis (Jerash) loop from Jerash

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Hadrian's Arch – Temple of Artemis (Jerash) loop from Jerash

01:28

5.42km

70m

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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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1.20 km

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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1.38 km

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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1.67 km

West Souk and Military Barracks, Jerash

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The barracks and the market were right next to the city wall and where many people went in and out every day.

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2.66 km

Ancient Hydraulic Stone Saw at the Sanctuary of Artemis, Jerash

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The mechanical saw for cutting stones was installed in the substructure of the 'Sanctuary of Artemis'. It is a working replica of a device found in Gerasa. This is a …

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2.75 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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3.22 km

Nymphaeum of Jerash

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Fountain with originally 7 lion heads

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3.37 km

The Cardo Maximus from the first century AD, an 800 meter long, paved main street between the market square and the northern city gate (built 115). It was lined with a portico, of which 500 columns are still preserved today.

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3.43 km

Agora of Jerash

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These are the old market halls, which still give an idea of the size of the city in the past.

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5.42 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.41 km

842 m

728 m

435 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.51 km

1.46 km

472 m

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Monday 31 August

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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.

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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March 26, 2023,Jerash

Today's excursion went to Jerash/Gerasa. This is a very well preserved and very impressive Roman ruined city. There is a great deal to see, although large parts of the city have not yet been excavated.

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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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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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April 5, 2023,🇯🇴🥾 — Jerash Römische Stadt

In Jerash. 1 hour north of Amman.
The best preserved Roman settlement in the world.

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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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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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Hadrian's Arch – Temple of Artemis (Jerash) loop from Jerash

Hadrian's Arch

Hippodrome of Jerash

West Souk and Military Barracks, Jerash

Ancient Hydraulic Stone Saw at the Sanctuary of Artemis, Jerash

Temple of Artemis (Jerash)

Nymphaeum of Jerash

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