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Perhaps the best preserved and most complete provincial Roman city anywhere in the world.

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Jerash A brief history and some photographs of this astonishingly well-preserved Roman town, from a tourist guide (1973). almashriq.hiof.no/jordan/900/930/jerash

Jerash A photo-tour by Panorama Productions of perhaps the best preserved and most complete provincial Roman city anywhere in the world. www.panoramaproductions.net/tr_jerash.htm

The Roman Army and Chariot Experience - RACE Project to re-enact Roman chariot-racing at the restored hippodrome in Roman Gerasa (Jerash). History of the town, facility restoration, and project status provided. www.jerashchariots.com

Jerash Festival Summer event with performances by artists, poetry readings, films, concerts against the backdrop of the Jerash ruins. Includes a history of the best-preserved segment of the Decapolis. www.jerashfestival.com.jo

Olive Branch Resort A new, family run, medium size hotel offering accommodation and camping facilities. www.olivebranch.com.jo