The oval forum lies at the foot of the Jupiter temple. Its dimensions are 90 × 80 meters. The oval is lined with colonnades. The place was chosen strategically - …

Translated by

•

Bear S.

April 6, 2023

Hiking

There are round stones on the square. These are the old sewer covers. This can also be seen along the Cardo.

Translated by

•

Hubert Trapp

November 27, 2023

Hiking

The unique design of the ‘Oval Plaza’, also called the Oval Forum, connects two main axes of the ancient city. According to many archaeologists, the forum is oval to connect the 'Santuary of Zeus' with the Roman part of the city on a north-south axis.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerasa

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Oval Plaza of Jerash

5.0

(21)

381

hikers

#1.

Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

3.67km

00:59

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

#2.

Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

2.63km

00:43

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

#3.

Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

1.54km

00:24

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 570 m

Weather

Saturday 4 April

15°C

5°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Jordan

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Temple of Artemis (Jerash)

The Hellenistic Naos

West Souk and Military Barracks, Jerash

Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian

North Gate and North End of the Cardo, Jerash

Hadrian's Arch

North Theater (Odeon) of Gerasa

Ancient Hydraulic Stone Saw at the Sanctuary of Artemis, Jerash

South Theater of Jerash

Nymphaeum of Jerash

Cathedral of Jerash

Hippodrome of Jerash

Oval Plaza of Jerash

#1.

Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

#2.

Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

#3.

Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from Jerash

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️