Jerash is aust see on a visit to Jordan. The oval plaza is one of the highlights there. However, it is a whole city with gates, streets, baths, theaters etc. A really great place where you can spend some time
The Oval Plaza of Jerash is one of the most iconic landmarks in this Decapolis city being its shape quite unique in the ancient world. The plaza was built during the first century AD.
Upon arrival to the plaza from the South Street, look for the first few columns to the right for they have Greek inscriptions (see review image). The fountain in the center also has the eastern side carved likewise with another Greek inscription (see review image). You can also distinguish two water pipelines radiating north-wise and northwest of the fountain (see review image).
You can get an splendid panoramic view of it from the Temple of Zeus above or from the hill to the East of the plaza. To start the climb to the Temple of Zeus, proceed by going up the stairs of its Propylaeum.
You will visit the Oval Plaza when walking through Jerash. It will really make you feel transported back in time. Or like you're in a movie. I was in awe and appreciation of history how people must have worked and lived at that time.
Mohammed Abu Aql
::When you are there, thinking of the ancient markets and the shops... You think you are in the biggest mall ever visited... It is Amazing...
Bastian Mueller
::Jerash is aust see on a visit to Jordan. The oval plaza is one of the highlights there. However, it is a whole city with gates, streets, baths, theaters etc. A really great place where you can spend some time
welt-sehenerleben
::Wir waren schon beeindruckt, von der Anlage. Sie ist weitläufig und es gibt vieles interessantes zu sehen.
Jesús Díaz
::The Oval Plaza of Jerash is one of the most iconic landmarks in this Decapolis city being its shape quite unique in the ancient world. The plaza was built during the first century AD. Upon arrival to the plaza from the South Street, look for the first few columns to the right for they have Greek inscriptions (see review image). The fountain in the center also has the eastern side carved likewise with another Greek inscription (see review image). You can also distinguish two water pipelines radiating north-wise and northwest of the fountain (see review image). You can get an splendid panoramic view of it from the Temple of Zeus above or from the hill to the East of the plaza. To start the climb to the Temple of Zeus, proceed by going up the stairs of its Propylaeum.
if24
::You will visit the Oval Plaza when walking through Jerash. It will really make you feel transported back in time. Or like you're in a movie. I was in awe and appreciation of history how people must have worked and lived at that time.