Discovery in Gerasa: Third Roman Bridge Revealed!

Discovery in Gerasa: Third Roman Bridge Revealed!

In the ancient city of Gerasa, also known as Jerash, the remains of a third bridge from Roman times have been discovered during excavations. This significant discovery not only promises new archaeological insights, but could also reveal crucial information about the city's infrastructure during Roman times. The head of Yerash's antiquities administration, Mohammed Al-Shalabi, said the finds will significantly support archaeological research in the region, Jordan's state-run Petra news agency reported. Gerasa is located around 40 kilometers north of Amman and is one of the best-preserved cities in the Decapolis, a group of ten Hellenistic-Roman cities in the ancient Levant.

City of ancient wonders

The importance of Gerasa as an archaeological site is underscored by numerous other finds, including remains of Christian churches from the Byzantine period, such as the 4th-century cathedral and a complex of three 6th-century churches dedicated to various saints. These revelations make Gerasa a must-see for history buffs and tourists in Jordan, especially given the impressive surviving structures.

In Amman, the capital of Jordan, you can also admire historical buildings such as the Roman amphitheater, which was built between 130 and 160 AD and can accommodate up to 6,000 spectators. The excellent acoustics of this theater are still used today for cultural events, and it houses the Folklore Museum as well as the Jordanian Museum of Folk Traditions, as reported by Jordanien-Reisen.info. It is also worth visiting the nearby Nymphaeum, which was the city's main fountain in Roman times and is currently being restored. The valuable heritage of these ancient sites attracts visitors from all over the world and showcases Jordan's cultural diversity.