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The South Theatre of Jerash is an ancient stone theatre in the Roman city of Gerasa, now part of the archaeological site at Jerash in Jordan. Built during the Roman period, it has a semicircular auditorium, a stage building, and seating for roughly three thousand spectators. The monument is used by...
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Excellent preservation, impressive acoustics, and Jerash's monumental setting consistently impress visitors; restrained decoration keeps it below the absolute leaders.
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The North Theatre of Jerash is an ancient performance and civic structure in the Roman city of Gerasa, now part of Jordan. Construction began around 165 CE, and the building was smaller than Jerash's South Theatre. It has been described as an odeon associated with council meetings and other civic fu...
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Intimate, well-preserved odeon with distinctive civic history and appealing proportions; smaller scale limits its comparative grandeur.
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