The Macellum – A Permant Grocery Store – On Cardo Maximus The taller columns are the entrance into the Macellum – the permanent “grocery store” or market in Gerasa. Exploring The Macellum The Butcher Shop The merchant stalls would have been set up inside these exedras. One of them seems to have housed a butcher’s,…
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Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Chariot Tracks
Cardo Maximus Cardo Maximus is the main north-south street of Gerasa, and was an integral part of Roman city planning. Built in the 1st Century CE, it is complete with manholes to underground drainage, water fountains, shops, an agora, and even street lights! Chariot Tracks on Cardo Maximus Our guide indicated that narrow concave tracks worn into stone blocks of Cardo Maximus were chariot tracks. I thought this to be…
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…