Gerasa Collection (#3)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash Museum mosaics removed
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa). Jerash Museum. Showing mosaics removed from the churches of St. Come and St. Damianus. mosaics from the Church of St. Come and Damianus (Cosmas and Damian), Jerash, Jordan

Jerash south theatre forum distance 1946 Jordan
Jerash, south theatre & forum in distance. 1946, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash mosaic Floor vestry
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash mosaic. Floor of vestry in church of St. Theodore. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Jerash forum 1946 Jordan Gerasa Extinct city
Jerash, forum. 1946, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Bedouins mending tent Camp
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Bedouins mending their tent. Camp near Jerash. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Fragment carved entablature
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash. Fragment of carved entablature. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Church St. George forum gate
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash. Church of St. George showing forum, gate and the south theatre. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Circassian ox cart Loaded
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa). Circassian, ox cart. Loaded with sheaves, overtaken by modern motor car. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Remains city wall 1920 Jordan
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash. Remains of the city wall. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash village ruins Picturesque smoke
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash village from the ruins. Picturesque smoke clouds reminiscent of ancient altar fires. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

General view Jerash 1900 Jordan Gerasa Extinct city
General view of Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Jerash Amman 1946 Jordan Gerasa Extinct city
Jerash & Amman. 1946, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Church St. Theodore west entrance
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash. Church of St. Theodore. The west entrance. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash Forum large section
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) The Jerash Forum showing large section of pillars. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Jerash pillars Temple Artemis 1946 Jordan Gerasa
Jerash, pillars of Temple of Artemis. 1946, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Jerash colonnaded main street 1946 Jordan Gerasa
Jerash, colonnaded main street. 1946, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash Forum detail pillars
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) The Jerash Forum. A detail of the pillars and capitals. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa colonnade Main Street ancient type
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash, colonnade along Main Street. An ancient type ox cart on pavement. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea forum Jerash American Colony
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. The forum at Jerash American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Inverted inscription modern house
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea, Inverted inscription in modern house, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash forum section excavated pavement
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa). The Jerash forum. Showing section of excavated pavement. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Paved Roman street colonnaded
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea, Paved Roman street colonnaded, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trees shrubs man sitting ruins Jerash Gerasa
Trees and shrubs. man sitting among the ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Temple Sun Jerash 1900 Jordan Gerasa Extinct city
Temple of the Sun at Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Temple Jerash American Colony
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. Temple of Jerash American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Jerash Southern theatre forum 1898 Jordan Gerasa
Jerash. Southern theatre and forum. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa cathedral courtyard temple
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa). The cathedral courtyard showing the temple of Artemis on the horizon. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trans-Jordan Jerash Looking out cathedral entrance
Trans-Jordan. Jerash. Looking out through the cathedral entrance. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Triumphal arch Jerash 1900
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Triumphal arch, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Plan Churchs Theodore Jerash left aerial view
Plan of the Church of S. Theodore, Jerash (left); aerial view of the ruins of Jerash? (right). 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trans-Jordan Jerash Church St. John 1898 Jordan
Trans-Jordan. Jerash. The Church of St. John. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Temple Sun Jerash 1900 Gerasa
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Temple of the Sun, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Northern theatre Jerash
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Northern theatre, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea theatre Jerash 1898 Gerasa
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. The theatre at Jerash. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Temple Sun Jerash American
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. Temple of the Sun, Jerash American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Pillars Artemis 1898 Jordan
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa). Pillars of Artemis. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Triumphal arch Jerash American
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. Triumphal arch at Jerash American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trans-Jordan Jerash Circassian village 1898 Jordan
Trans-Jordan. Jerash. Circassian village. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Corinthian capital triumphal arch
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea, Corinthian capital of triumphal arch. the Hadrian arch with Corinthian bases, at Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trans-Jordan Jerash forum main street 1898 Jordan
Trans-Jordan. Jerash. The forum and the main street. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

General view Ruins Jerash 1900 Jordan Gerasa
General view of Ruins of Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea General view ruins Jerash American
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. General view of ruins of Jerash American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Triumphal gate south Jerash
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Triumphal gate from the south, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Waterfall Jerash 1900 Gerasa
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Waterfall at Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trans-Jordan Jerash Entrance cathedral compound
Trans-Jordan. Jerash. Entrance to the cathedral compound. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Trans-Jordan Jerash Fountain Church St. Theodore
Trans-Jordan. Jerash. Fountain of the Church of St. Theodore. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

East Jordan Dead Sea Columns southern theatre
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Columns and southern theatre, Jerash 1900, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

Jerash Corinthian capital 1898 Jordan Gerasa
Jerash, Corinthian capital. 1898, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)

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Gerasa, a captivating city nestled in the heart of Jordan's Jerash Governorate, is a treasure trove of ancient wonders and rich history. As you wander through its streets, it feels like stepping back in time to the Roman era. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the grandeur of The Nymphaeum, an exquisite monument that once served as a public fountain. Its intricate carvings and majestic architecture stand as a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of those who built it centuries ago. The Jerash Skyline offers a breathtaking panoramic view of this enchanting city. From here, one can admire the sprawling ruins that tell tales of civilizations long gone. The Temple of Artemis stands tall amidst the ruins, its columns reaching for the sky. This sacred site was once dedicated to the goddess Artemis and continues to awe visitors with its timeless beauty. As you pass through South Gate, you enter Oval Plaza – a bustling hub where life thrived in ancient times. At sunset, this elevated view reveals an ethereal glow that bathes everything in golden hues. Strolling along Colonnaded Street or Cardo at sunset is truly magical. The fading light casts shadows on these ancient pillars while whispers from centuries past seem to echo through every step you take. Umayyad Houses offer glimpses into daily life during medieval times. These well-preserved dwellings provide insight into how people lived within Gerasa's walls many years ago. From another elevated viewpoint at Oval Plaza, one can marvel at its vastness and imagine what it must have been like when crowds gathered here for various events throughout history. The Great Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch leave visitors awestruck with their sheer size and architectural brilliance. These monumental structures are reminders of Gerasa's significance during Roman rule. Finally, North Theater awaits with open arms – an amphitheater where performances once enthralled audiences.