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JerashJerash (ancient "Antioch-on-the-Chrysorhoas", also known as Gerasa) (Arabic: ???)-considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East-was a city of the Decapolis. Its ruins are located in the Gilead region of northwest Jordan. Modern city of Jerash located just near the ruins is the capital city of Jerash Governorate. It has a population of about 65,000. more... National name:JerashHistory of JerashIn a remote, quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead lie the ruins of Jerash, at one time a city of the Decapolis, and the only one of that powerful league through whose streets and monuments we can wander and see them as they were in its heyday, untouched except by the hand of time. Greater cities, such as Gadara and Philadelphia, have vanished almost without trace, but the remoteness of Jerash has saved it from being used as a stone quarry for nearby towns and villages, and it is one of the most complete examples of a provincial Roman city to be seen anywhere. more... Fact for TravellersVisa: Passport valid for at least six months required by all. more... Geography of JerashJarash lies in a fertile region set in the heart of the mountains of Gilead, eighty-five miles northeast of Jerusalem and twenty-six miles north of the Jordanian captial Amman. A valley runs approximately north and south, and while to the north the hills draw together and enclose the area, to the south they open out. The village of Swailah can be glimpsed far to the west, which lies on the road from Amman to Jerusalem. more... Also Read: Fairs and Festivals of Jerash | Sights to See at Jerash
Sights The main attractions within Fayyum city are Egyptians living tourist-free lives. Visitors who weren't ossified by the Islamic architecture in Cairo should visit the Mamluk Mosque of Khawand Asal-Bay, about lkm west of the town center along the canal. The restored mosque was named for the favorite concubine of ...
Fayyum Oasis
Fayyum offers a glimpse of a kinder, gentler Egypt that most tourists never see. A little more than 100km from Cairo, Fayyum is a large oasis spreading west and north of the Nile Valley along an offshoot of tlie river. Although occasionally victim to tlie grime, crowding, and overnight ...
Deir Abu Maqar (the Monastery of St. Maccarius) lies roughly 8km southeast of neir Anba Bishoi and can be seen to the west of the Cairo-Alexandria desert road efrom Point about 129km from Alexandria or 86km from Cairo). Tlie monastery is ordinarily closed to visitors.
The foundation of Deir ...
Deir Anba Baramus (The Monastery of the Virgin Mary) is about 4km northwest of the Monastery of St. Bishoi. Take a taxi from Wadi an-Natnin town, or catch a ride from Deir Anba Bishoi for about 50pt. This is the oldest monastery in the Natmn valley. Relics of St. Moses ...
Deir as-Suryan (the Monastery of the Syrians, for the Syrian monks who once inhabited it), lies 0.5km northwest of the Monastery of St. Bishoi and is easy to reach. (Open 9am-6pm, 7pm in summer.) Tlie monastery was established when a group of monks broke away from the Monastery of St. ...
Travel Chronicle: Asia Destination GuideSights in Madaba The Madaba Mosaic Map is an index map of the region, dating from the sixth century CE, preserved... Visa for Jordan Visa for Jordan Passports: Passport valid for six months required by all. Visas: Required by all except the following: (a) nationals... History of Kerak History of Kerak It is given various names in the Old Testament - Kir Hareseth, Kir Heres, Kir of Moab -... Browse the Asia Destination Guide |
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