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The South Theatre in Jerash, Jordan is a well-preserved Roman theater that dates back to the 1st century AD. It was built to seat an audience of 3,000 people and is still used for performances today. The theater is located in the heart of the ancient city of Jerash and is surrounded by other impressive Roman ruins, such as the Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Artemis. The theater itself is in excellent condition and its acoustics are still amazing. Visitors to the South Theatre can climb to the top of the seating area for stunning views of the city and the surrounding countryside. There is also a small museum on site that houses artifacts from the theater's history.
Mahmoud KhammashMahmoud Khammash
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Southern Theatre. Most of the ancient Roman cities, invariably had a hippodrome and a amphitheatre for public entertainment. Archaeological site of ancient Roman city of Gerasa, Importance if this city can be gauged by inference by the fact that it not only had a Hippodrome but also had TWO amphitheatres on in the northern part and one in the southern part of the city. We visited southern Theater. During my travels in Italy, Jordan and other parts of the world this amphitheater was in the best preserved condition. Climb right top is a bit tiring but once there the panoramic view of the thearte and the surroundings is extremely rewarding.
PM VelankarPM Velankar
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Just around from the Oval Plaza, so not very far from the visitor’s center, we discovered the South Theater. Of the three ancient theaters in ancient Jerash, this one was the most magnificent in our eyes because it’s the oldest and largest of the three. The theater's towering limestone walls encircle a vast seating area. We also were impressed by the precisely engineered acoustics so that onstage performances can be heard clearly throughout the auditorium. The remarkable preservation of the semicircular seating rows and broad stage allows modern visitors to envision how grand a visit to the theater must have been in years past.
JonathanJonathan
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The Southern Theatre offers a unique and enjoyable experience that goes beyond the expected historical tour. The highlight of my visit was the local performances held within the theatre - a delightful surprise! Sitting high up in the theatre while enjoying the music, you get a breathtaking view of the entire archaeological site. It was a truly immersive way to appreciate the history and culture of Jerash. I highly recommend taking the time to experience a performance if your visit coincides with one. It adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the already impressive ancient theatre.
JIA HEJIA HE
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The bigger of the two theaters in Jerash. It has amazing acoustics and if you are patient a little maybe a big group of tourists will come along with a guide and you can hear the bagpipes play on every inch of theater. If not you can always ask them to play and give them a tip. Be careful if you climb to the top or walk from one side of the gallery to the other the rock on the benches is crumbling away a little at a time and you can trip. But I can tell you the view from the top is pretty amazing and worth the climb.
Jose E. CoelloJose E. Coello
10
One of the iconic historical places in Jerash and a must see when visiting the city. Just make sure you wear a comfortable pair of shoes cause you are going to walk on sand, gravel and rocky pathways along the way. You can buy your ticket right on the exit of the souvenirs market after the car parking, or right on the main entrance of the historical city. There are many other places to see during the visit such as the main square, columns street, northern theater and many others.
Khaled Al HasanKhaled Al Hasan
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