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The Oval Plaza of Jerash is one of the most iconic landmarks in this Decapolis city being its shape quite unique in the ancient world. The plaza was built during the first century AD. Upon arrival to the plaza from the South Street, look for the first few columns to the right for they have Greek inscriptions (see review image). The fountain in the center also has the eastern side carved likewise with another Greek inscription (see review image). You can also distinguish two water pipelines radiating north-wise and northwest of the fountain (see review image). You can get an splendid panoramic view of it from the Temple of Zeus above or from the hill to the East of the plaza. To start the climb to the Temple of Zeus, proceed by going up the stairs of its Propylaeum.
Jesús DJesús D
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Leaving the visitor’s center, one of the first things we encountered was the Oval Plaza. This is an expansive public square, paved with intricate patterns of limestone and a border of columns. The sheer size makes it almost impossible to capture it's size in a photo! The symmetrical layout and size of the plaza itself was striking. Even after centuries of weathering, the limestone paving stones and columns still possess artful detailing that dazzled us modern visitors. We felt awed by the Oval Plaza and the glimpse it reveals into Jerash's past prominence and the architectural prowess of Roman city planning.
JonathanJonathan
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Oval Plaza One of the most impressive squares of antiquity. The oval shape is unique and was chosen to harmoniously connect two axes that meet at an angle: the newer one of the Roman Cardo (the long colonnaded street) with the axis of the older Sanctuary of Zeus. The square itself with the Ionic columns was built at the beginning of the 2nd century AD. The paving was done later and was very complex, because a 6 to 8 m high substructure had to be built to compensate for a depression.
Belal SelmyBelal Selmy
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La città si è sviluppata moltissimo nell'ultimo secolo grazie alla sua posizione strategica in Giordania ed alla crescente importanza del turismo: attualmente Jerash è la seconda attrazione turistica del paese (preceduta solamente dalle rovine di Petra).Il sito ha offerto agli occhi degli studiosi la sorprendente presenza di due strutture (teatro, tempio, terme), segno di due insediamenti diversi.Il foro si trova nei pressi della porta meridionale, in un avvallamento. Ha una insolita forma ellittica per la necessità di collegare l'asse del Tempio di Zeuscon quello del cardus maximus. Il foro è racchiuso da 56 colonne ioniche e misura circa 90 m x 80 m.. Il foro è lastricato con pietre di calcare di finissima qualità, che dal centro alla periferia diventano sempre più grandi.La sua funzione nell'antichità non è del tutto chiara: alcuni studiosi pensano che il foro fosse il centro commerciale della città, altri lo ritengono invece un luogo di culto o un'area sacra di fronte al Tempio di Zeus; in base alle differenti interpretazioni il piedistallo al centro sarebbe un altare o il basamento di una statua, che comunque, nel VII secolo, divenne una fontana, di cui, sotto al podio, si può ancora vedere l'impianto idraulico
Luciano AttardoLuciano Attardo
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A large open area full of old artifacts that are very well preserved. The square is about 90 meters in diameter which is very large for the time it was build. Imagine standing here during that time when it was all buzzing with people selling and trading. Must have been a sight in itself. Make sure you have time enough here since it will take a couple of hours to see all.
Robin de BruinRobin de Bruin
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The best place at jerash. Stunning creation of roman time. So many angals and backgrounds to get memorable photos. This is the icon of the jerash ruins. When u co top of the hills then this ovel plaza is an amazing creation. I got loys of pics in every angle. If u have a good eye, this is the best place to get pictures. It said this ovel plaza is 90m long and 80m wide.
Darshana RatnayakeDarshana Ratnayake
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