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Profiles of Jordan’s Ancient Sites

Short, illustrated portraits of Jordan’s ancient places — from Neolithic villages and Nabataean temples to Roman cities, Umayyad desert castles and Ottoman Hajj forts. Each profile gives the key dates, a map and what to look out for, so you can decide which sites to see for real.

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Jerash, monument by monument

Gates, temples, theatres and churches of Roman Gerasa each have their own profile. To keep this list easy to browse, they are grouped here — open them in walking-route order, from Hadrian’s Arch onwards.

The boardwalk across the marsh, Azraq Wetland Reserve, Jordan
The reception hall in front of the domed bath, Hammam As-Sarah, Jordan
Ruins above the desert, Jawa, Jordan
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A corner of the basalt walls with a fallen block, Qasr Ain Es-Sil, Jordan
A restored doorway in a long limestone wall, Qasr Al-Hallabat, Jordan
Qasr Al-Jilat
The re-erected triple arch of the throne-room block under dramatic clouds, Qasr Al-Mushatta, Jordan
A mosaic floor with a lattice pattern of white stone cubes, Qasr Al-Muwaqqar, Jordan
Mosque walls with arched windows, Qasr Al-Qastal, Jordan
Qasr Amra seen across the open desert, Jordan
The inner walls and towers seen from the courtyard, Qasr Azraq, Jordan
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