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Oval Plaza of Jerash

Oval Plaza of Jerash

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Oval Plaza of Jerash

Name: Oval Plaza of Jerash
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1. Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from الجبارات

3.67km

00:59

50m

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2. Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from الجبارات

2.71km

00:44

40m

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3. Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from الجبارات

1.54km

00:24

10m

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April 29, 2022

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 - it covers a natural depression. To compensate for this, the forum was built on a 6 to 8 meter high substructure. The pear-shaped outline is not typical for a Roman forum, since the Romans preferred more regular shapes. According to many archaeologists, the forum is oval in order to connect the Temple of Zeus with the Roman part of the city on a north-south axis. However, the purpose of the oval marketplace remains controversial: it was either a place of trade or a place of sacrifice.

In any case: unique and very impressive!

Source: Wikipedia

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Bear S.

April 6, 2023

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

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Hubert Trapp

November 27, 2023

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.
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1. Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from الجبارات

2. Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from الجبارات

3. Hadrian's Arch – Oval Plaza of Jerash loop from الجبارات

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