Jerash (Jordan) - Wink Travel Guide

Download or read book Jerash (Jordan) - Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerash, a city in northern Jordan, is famous for its Roman ruins. The archaeological site is popular for tourists, second only to Petra. 48 km (30 miles) north of the capital Amman, Jerash is known for the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, also referred to as Antioch on the Golden River. It is sometimes misleadingly referred to as the "Pompeii of the Middle East", referring to its size, extent of excavation and level of preservation. Modern Jerash sprawls to the east of the ruins, sharing the same city wall but little else. Thankfully, the ruins have been carefully preserved and spared from encroachment. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.