Jerash, about 50 km north of Amman, is the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. It is pretty awesome and the complex was much larger than I expected. I spent a full afternoon exploring the colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres. It was one of many highlights of my trip to Jordan.
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I liked the contrast between old and new
![Jerash](https://www.ivarhagendoorn.com/content/images/2019/09/jerash-9.jpg)
![Jerash](https://www.ivarhagendoorn.com/content/images/2019/09/jerash-11.jpg)
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The photos I took in Petra, Wadi Rum, Wadi Numeira and Amman.
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