Not far from the modern city of Jerash, lies the Roman civic cnetre of Jerash. The modern town is sited above the Roman residential quarter and all that remains of the old Roman city are some ruins.
However, because the city was smaller than the Western Roman Empire city of Rome, the runis left behind are far more readable than the expansive Roman Forum.
Some of he buildings demonstrate the inginuity of Roman construction techniques, combining excavtion into hillsides with post and beam construction.
The main streets were colanaded and the sense of grandure they created is still evocative.
The spring time is an excellent season to visit Jerash due to the wildflowers growing amongst the ruins.
