One of the Middle East's best preserved ancient (2,000+ years old) Greco-Roman sites, surprising Jerash is Jordan's second major attraction.

Constantly expanding with new archeological discoveries, Jerash boasts a treasure trove of colonnaded structures that once housed and entertained a thriving culture - Hadrian's Arch, Hippodrome, Oval Plaza (Forum), Cardo, Temple of Armis, South Theater, North Theater.

It's also the site for the popular annual Jerash Festival of art and culture, re-enactments of Roman-style chariot racing, and some interesting shopping.