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 Jerash
This Greco - Roman city was inhabited since Neolithic times, and grew increasingly prosperous in the days of Alexander the great ( 332 BC ) until 63 BC, when it was conquered by the Romans. Jerash now is one of the best preserved Greco -Roman cities in the world. Temples of Artemis & Zeus, Roman Forum, Hadrian's Triumphal Arch, and Long Street Columns are still survive today. Jerash Festival Held
in Jerash for two weeks in July, features folklore, dancing, ballet, concerts,
plays, opera popular singers, and sales of traditional handicrafts.
Must be seen if visiting Jordan at the time .
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