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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 qasr beside the edge of the lake, Qasr Burqu, Jordan
Walls around the open courtyard, Qasr Deir Al-Kahf, Jordan
Qasr Deir Al-Kinn
The path for visitors leading across the desert to the castle, Qasr Kharana, Jordan
The qasr seen across sandy ground and green shoots, Qasr Mshash, Jordan
White clouds over the palace on the horizon, Qasr Tuba, Jordan
Qasr-Usaikym
The low mound of the fort under clouds, Qasr Uweinid, Jordan
The visitor centre, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve, Jordan
Umm el-Jimal
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