Leaving Israel, Crossing the Border into Jordan and Seeing Jerash

We crossed the border at the Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein Bridge crossing.  The border crossing went easily but it took about 2 hours.  Mohammed, our tour director, met us on the Jordanian side, he will be with us for the next 4 days.  We travelled to Jerash and began our tour.

Jerash is one of Jordan's major attractions of beautifully preserved Roman ruins.  Ex actions have been going on for approx. 90 years but it is estimated that 90% of the city is still unexcavated.  The ancient city had a population of 15,000 people.

Hadrian's Arch

Inside where they use to watch the Roman Army & Chariot Experience.

The Oval Plaza

The South Theatre

Bedouin Army men playing the bagpipes and drum.

Cardo Maximus: Main Street

Nymphaeum: Main Fountain

Steps leading to the Temple of Artemus