This Greco-Roman city was depopulated by natural disasters
Greco-Roman ruled city was depopulated by natural disasters.A temple to the Greek-Roman god Zeus and a temple to Artemis (Romans called Artemis Diana). The fountain is dedicated to the Greek goddess Nymphs. The city almost disappeared during the Crusades.
The Greco-Roman ruled city was depopulated by natural disasters. The city of Jerash was depopulated by natural disasters and fell in the fourth century BC. The city also has a temple to the Greek-Roman god Zeus and a temple to Artemis (Romans called Artemis Diana). The fountain is dedicated to the Greek goddess Nymphs. The city almost disappeared during the Crusades.
The city was depopulated by natural calamities
Jerash, Jordan, was once one of the trading centers of the Jordanian region. The city was founded in the fourth century BC. At that time, however, the local people lived, then the city came under the control of the Greeks. Later, with the passage of time, it also came into the hands of the Romans. Christianity began to spread in the region in the third and fourth centuries BC. The Golden Age of Jerash began in the sixth century under the Roman Emperor Justinian. The city was then almost wiped out during the Crusades. Then in 1878, the city of Jerash became uninhabited due to a natural disaster.
The city also spotted a plaque at the main gate of this historic city. There is a huge gate at the entrance to Jerash City. The gate was built in 129 AD to commemorate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (76 to 138 AD) in Jerash. Hadrian's Gate is also in Turkey.
Just after passing through this gate is the Hippodrome Arch. The stadium is gallery-like and has a chariot race or chariot race inside. And outside there are small houses around. Small houses around the outside were once markets.
These ancient structures are still standing. The place is heated by the heat of the sun. There is another gate to cross the entrance gate to the city. This is the main entrance to the city of Jerash, known as the South Gate. Entering through the second gate, on the hill to the left is the temple of the Greco-Roman god Zeus. The place is under renovation.
Adjacent to the Temple of Zeus is a large oval-shaped stone square called the Oval Plaza. It was the meeting place for the townspeople. The square stones are from the Greek and Roman period, the small stone blocks are from the Greek period and the large stone blocks are from the Roman period. And the Jordanian flag is flying in the Oval Plaza. It is also called Forum Cardo. The square has 24 columns on the east and 35 columns on the west side, supported by arches.
Again a straight path from the Oval Plaza. But to the left of the Oval Plaza, there is a huge Roman theater. It is intact. Upon entering the theater, two men dressed in Bedouin clothing began playing pipes. A lofty gallery made of large stones. There is a stone platform. The open square in front of the stone platform. Entrance on one side, green room on the other. Speaking from the stage there, the audience sitting at the end of the gallery can also be heard.
Opposite the Roman theater is the temple of the goddess Artemis. There is a temple to the goddess Artemis in Turkey, but it is completely ruined. The Temple of Artemis in particular, is named after the Greek mythological goddess. In English literature, 'Greek and Roman Classics in Translation' has the name Artemis.
Artemis was known as the goddess of hunting, chastity, childbirth, wild animals, and the wilderness. The Romans called this Artemis Diana. Almost all Greek gods and goddesses have different Roman names. The entire city of Jerash can be seen from this temple here. The city, which was rebuilt after its destruction, has a great panoramic view all around.
From the Temple of Artemis, the main road to the city of Jerash exits through the north gate. Known as Cardo Maximus. The Greek word 'cardio' means 'heart'. The term 'cardiology' in the modern world is named from here. The main road in the city of Jerash was built in such a way that two chariots could run side by side. There were paths for walking on both sides of the road. Like a modern city in the 21st century, there were roadside markets.
Walking along the main road of Jerash you will find the ruins of a church, the church of St. Mary. Right next to it is the largest church in Jerash, St. Theodore. Then there is another structure, which is the nymphaeum (artificial fountain, in the water of which water dances and songs). Dedicated to the Greek goddess Nymphs, the fountain was built in 141 AD.
All over the Cardo Maximus, there are stone paths, stone structures, and massive stone blocks. The huge stones here have a history. The city is steeped in the history of the Greek-ruled city of Jerash.
