The Oval Forum or Oval Plaza As we walked into Gerasa from the South Gate entrance, our guide told us in just a moment we would enter into one of the most breathtaking sites in the ancient city – The Oval Forum. The Oval Forum is also referred to as The Oval Plaza and dates back…
Category: Jerash
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Gate Entrance
The South Gate Entrance After buying our tickets at the Visitor’s Centre, we entered the ancient city through the South Gate. The large, central entrance was for caravans and chariots. The smaller side entrances were for pedestrians.
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – Arriving & Arch Of Hadrian & Visitor’s Centre
The Souvenir Shops To begin the adventure, our driver Walid parked the car at the parking, shopping, restaurant area outside the ancient ruins. We first walk through a well-placed maze of souvenir shops, set up like a souq. Ancient Jerash Before entering, tourists are greeted by this signage. Arch of Hadrian We walked through the…