The Nymphaeum This large Nymphaeum (with a water fountain fed by an aqueduct) was my favourite location along Cardo Maximus. Why? Because, it reminded me of the Treasury in Petra (on our to see list and the reason for booking this trip to Jordan). A Nymphaeum is a scared monument dedicated to the nymphs. Roman…
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Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Earthquake Alarm System
Ancient Earthquake Alarm System The Romans had a unique earthquake alarm system. If we understood our guide correctly, stones on top of the columns (located throughout the entire city) were filled with crystals and purposely placed with small gaps between them. When an earthquake happened, the columns would sway, the stones would bang together (because…
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Water Fountain
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! Water Fountain Our guide pointed at this broken carved stone indicating it was a water fountain.