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Jerash: Satellite image of south part of site
Jerash: satellite image of south part of the site (Google images.) | ||
Jerash (Roman Gerasa), located 34 km north of Amman in northern Jordan on the Chryorhoas River, was a major Hellenistic and Roman site between the late 2nd century BC and early 4th century AD. The site was first identified in 1806 and major excavations began in 1925-1934. The western part of the ancient town is now preserved as an archaeological monument.The following features are labelled in this overhead satellite view of the southern part of the site:26. Temple of Zeus. 27. Southern theater. 28. South gate. 29. City wall. 30. Site museum. 31. Hippodrome. 32. Arch of Hadrian. 33. Church of Marianos.. |
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