Not far from Amman is the palace of Irak-al-Amir, with a restored Hellenistic residence (2nd century BC).
read moreJerash (Jerash) is an ancient city in northern Jordan, 48 kilometres from Amman. This surviving shard of the Roman Empire is one of the best outside Italy. The majestic ruins of the city of Gerasa are Jordan's outstanding attraction,... read more
Located just 10 km from the Syrian border and about 20 km east of Mafraq, it is a unique monument of ancient civilisations - the ruins of numerous stone buildings (some dating back to the 2nd century BC), churches, Roman barracks and def... read more
One of the cities of the Greco-Roman Decapolis was largely destroyed by the Turks. Now, in addition to what remains of the ancient city, visitors can see the restored residence of the Turkish governor, the Archaeological Museum, and from the hills... read more
