Jerash Tours & Things to Do

Jerash – The Most Beautiful Roman Site in Jordan

Jerash was founded around c. 175-164 BCE under the rule of Antiochus IV Epiphanes of the Seleucid Empire. Being blessed with resources and standing in different trade routes, Jerash grew rapidly, and many structures were built there. It later became a member of the Federation of Greek cities named the Decapolis, meaning "ten cities." Byzantine and Muslim rulers reigned over Jerash during ages and built their own specific kind of structures during the time. The city is still alive and expanding. You can visit modern parts of the city on the east side of the ruins. Appreciatively, the ruins were not encroached by new buildings.