FAQ About Jerash

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FAQ About Jerash

1.  How big is Jerash?
The city finally reached a size of about 800,000 square meters within its walls. The Persian invasion in AD 614 caused the rapid decline of Jerash. 
2. Is Jerash worth visiting?
Jerash is really worth visiting because it's a little bit different from another roman town. The Dead sea is cool but can be easily done as a stop-off from Amman to the south maybe it can be combined with a visit to Mount Nebo. Wadi Rum is awesome and worth staying in the campsites there
3. How long do you need in Jerash?
between two and three hours, you should cover all the sites. 
4. What time does Jerash open?
Opening hours: 08:00-16:00 (during winter), 08:00-17:00 (during summer).
5.what to see in Jerash?
Oval Plaza, Jerash Park, Ruins and history, Arch of Hadrian, Dibben Forest Reserve, Talal Dam, Temple of Zeus, South Theatre, Northern Theatre.
6.who built Jerash?
Emperor Hadrian The Arch of Hadrian was built to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian to Gerasa in 129/130 AD. 
7. Is Jerash mentioned in the Bible?
Jerash, formerly known as Gerasa, is indisputably the most complete and best-preserved Graeco-Roman city in the Middle East and is noted in the Bible as the “region of the Garasenes” (Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26). 
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