City history
A journey through the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Jerash, where ancient history meets the modern rhythms of Jordan.
Chapter one
Historical name
"Unknown"
The city was a prominent member of the Decapolis, a group of ten Hellenistic cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire.
Greek derivation
The primary name used during its height as a Decapolis city.
Arabic adaptation
The contemporary name for the historic archaeological site in Jordan.
Chapter two
Jordan transitioned to permanent UTC+3 throughout the year, eliminating seasonal time changes to simplify administration.
Periodic adjustments to timekeeping in accordance with regional and national administrative shifts.
Chapter three
Jerash became a vital cultural and economic center as part of the Decapolis league during the Roman period.
The region transitioned from Byzantine rule to the administration of the Rashidun Caliphate.
Systematic modern excavations brought the city's Roman splendors to global academic and tourist attention.