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Jerash
Colonnaded streets and ancient theatres on a day trip north of Amman.
Rent a car for JerashJerash by Car — Jordan Travel Guide
Jerash brings the ancient city of Gerasa into view through its streets, plazas and theatres. Plan time to explore on foot rather than treating the site as a quick photo stop. You can continue toward Ajloun by car, but leave enough daylight and visiting time for both places.
Must-see experiences
Oval Plaza
Start with one of the archaeological site’s most distinctive spaces.
Colonnaded Street
Follow the ancient Cardo through the heart of the city.
Ancient theatres
Discover the stone seating and architecture of the theatres.
Temple of Artemis
See the monumental columns of a major sanctuary.
Road-trip tips
- Carry drinking water and sun protection; shade is limited in parts of the site.
- Comfortable walking shoes help on uneven paving.
- Confirm current tickets and opening hours with the visitor centre.
- Choose a shorter itinerary if combining Jerash and Ajloun in one day.
Continue your journey
Petra
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Wadi Rum
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Aqaba
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Karak
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Ajloun
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Wadi Mujib
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Dana Biosphere Reserve
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Photo credits
- Oval Plaza (Forum Romanum, Gerasa - Jerash, Jordan) - ساحة الندوة, جرش · Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kerak BW 1 · Berthold Werner · CC BY 3.0
- 06 Ajloun Castle Trail - The Castle Seen from Ajloun City Center Close Up - panoramio · hikinginjordan · CC BY-SA 3.0
- 16 Wadi Mujib Malaqi Trail - In the Siq - panoramio · hikinginjordan · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dana Nature Reserve, May 2010 · Philipp Dennert · CC BY 2.0
Photos are resized and cropped for display.