Conveniently located only 50 kms from the Jordanian capital of Amman, the city of Jerash is famous for its extraordinary 2000-year-old, Greco-Roman ruins. The modern city, characterised by charming provincial streets and little market gardens, is cleaved in two by a deep and cultivated wadi. While the majority of the population resides on the the eastern side of the wadi, the ancient walled city, a significant archaeological site, lies on the western side. This remarkably well-preserved ruin boasts the remains of stately public monuments as well as numerous ornate baths and fountains. Must-see attractions include the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis and the huge Forum’s oval colonnade. Visitors seeking in depth information can head to The Jerash Archaeological Museum which displays a fascinating array of artifacts excavated from the site.