Traveling to Jordan

From the Neolithic Jerash, which in the classical era was called Geraza, this is one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Middle East. Located in the northern part of Jordan, about 40 km north of Amman, he is one of the major tourist attractions of the country. Initiated in 20 - of the last century archaeological excavations show that people lived in this place already in the Neolithic era. The city was founded during the reign of Emperor Alexander of Macedonia (IV century BC. Er.). Visit to the city a better place to start is with a majestic Arch of Hadrian. Located near the racetrack-place horse races and sporting events. Go to the main area of ??excavations led South Gate. Behind them on the dais are fragments of the temple of Zeus II century. Next is the Southern Theatre auditorium for five thousand people. Among the monuments is to highlight the oval area of ??the I century, surrounded by Ionic columns. Read the rest of this entry »