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The Grandeur of the Cardo and Oval Plaza

The Grandeur of the Cardo and Oval Plaza

Jerash · Jordan

5 stops1.8 km2 h 26 min
  • Audio guide
  • 4 languages
  • Offline

Walk through the heart of an ancient Roman city to experience its most iconic public spaces. You will stand in the center of a massive circular forum and stroll down the colonnaded main street. This journey reveals the scale and beauty of Roman urban planning in Jordan.

The walk

  1. Oval Forum

    Oval Forum

    The Oval Plaza in Jerash, Jordan.

  2. Southern Cardo Maximus

    Southern Cardo Maximus

    The Southern Cardo Maximus in Jerash, Jordan.

  3. South Decumanus

    South Decumanus

    The South Decumanus in Jerash, Jordan.

  4. Jerash

    Jerash

    A Roman metropolis that survived Persians, Arabs, and a devastating eighth-century earthquake.

  5. Jerash

    Jerash

    The Jerash Ancient City Ruins in Jerash, Jordan.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places

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