Jerash is the largest city and the administrative center of Jerash Governorate, located in northern Jordan. The city itself is home to approximately 50,745 people, out of a total population of 237,000 in the governorate.
Situated in the northwestern part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jerash stands at an elevation of around 600 meters above sea level and is about 48 kilometers from the Jordanian capital, Amman. The Gold River runs through the heart of the city, spanned by Roman bridges that once connected its eastern and western sides.
Jerash is renowned as one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman architecture outside of Italy. Its colonnaded streets, baths, theaters, plazas, and arches remain in remarkable condition to this day. Archaeological excavations within the city’s ancient walls have uncovered evidence of settlements dating back to the Neolithic period, showing that the area has been inhabited for over 7,500 years.