Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – That’s A Wrap

Random Moments Gateway To The Jerash Cathedral Along Cardo Maximus is the gateway to the Jerash Cathedral. The church is in ruins and is built on the site of a Roman temple. Gateway To Artemis Temple This is the one small part of the huge Propylaeum – a monumental gateway to Artemis Temple. This entrance was…

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Artemis Temple

Artemis Temple Artemis is the Greek goddess of  wild animals, the hunt, vegetation and of chastity and childbirth. The Romans knew her as Diana. When we arrived at this ancient temple, Michael and I were dehydrated. The sun was intense, and we had been walking for almost two hours.   We needed water!   At…