Archaeological sites in Jerash

This collection explores the architectural legacy of northern Jordan, centered on the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa. The list features the remarkably preserved Jerash Hippodrome and a complex of 6th-century Byzantine churches renowned for their intricate floor mosaics. Complementing these Roman remains is the 12th-century Ajloun Castle, a strategic Muslim fortress built to counter Crusader influence. Smaller archaeological sites and 'khirbets' around Sakib provide further insight into the region's continuous habitation from antiquity through the medieval period.

Archaeological Sites — Map

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Ajlun Castle

Ajloun Castle, medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan.

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Jerash

Jerash is a city in northern Jordan. The city is the administrative center of the Jerash Governorate, and has a population of 50,745 as of…

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3 Church: St Cosmos & St Damianus/ St George/St John the Baptist;3 churches;Church of Cosmas and Damianus

A Byzantine complex of three interconnected churches sharing a common atrium. It is notable for the well-preserved 6th-century floor mosaics found particularly in the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damianus.

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Hippodrome

A restored 2nd-century Roman arena measuring 244 meters in length. Originally designed for chariot races and athletic competitions, it once accommodated up to 15,000 spectators.

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Roman Site

Remains of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, featuring paved colonnaded streets and public infrastructure dating primarily from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD.

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Church of Procopius

A 6th-century Byzantine church located in the eastern section of Jerash, containing remains of mosaic inscriptions and geometric floor patterns.

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Monastery of Virgin Mary

A Greek Orthodox religious site located in the highlands near Sakib.

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Khibet al Hadeer

Archaeological remains of an ancient settlement located near the village of Sakib.

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Al-Khirbeh

Historical ruins situated in the western Jerash highlands.

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The old Cemetery

Historical burial ground in Sakib reflecting regional funerary traditions.

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Khirbet Um Jawzeh

Ancient ruins located in the rural hills west of Jerash.

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Khirbet Troun

Remains of an archaeological site situated near the town of Sakib.

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Tall adh-Dhahab (West)

An archaeological mound in the Zarqa River valley featuring remains from the Bronze and Iron Ages, often associated with biblical historical geography.

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