JORDAN - Kerak

JORDAN - Kerak

Kerak is located 124 kilometres south of the capital Amman. 

Kerak was the capital of the kingdom of Moab. Kerak was also home to the Nabateans, Romans (from 105 AD), and the Byzantines, before the Crusaders built a castle here.

Kerak Castle became the most important in a series of fortresses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. The Crusaders set up an impressive system of security: all the fortifications were a day's journey apart and each one lit a beacon at night to inform Jerusalem it was safe.

After the Crusaders took control of the region, the famous Kerak Castle was built by Pagan the Butler in 1142.  Al Kerak's greatest importance was during the Crusader and Ayyubid periods which were responsible for most of the architectural remains to date.

Entrance Fee: JOD 1

Opening hours:

* 8am-4pm (Oct-Mar)

* 8am-7pm (Apr-Sept)

Inside Kerak Castle :

JORDAN - Jerash

JORDAN - Jerash

Jerash is located 48 kilometres north of the capital Amman. Jerash is the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, which is one of the largest of the ancient Roman cities in the world outside Italy.

Jerash was conquered by General Pompey in 63 BC, it came under Roman rule.

Hadrian's Arch was built in honor of the Roman Emperor who visited Jerash in 129 A.D.

Entrance Fee: JOD 8

Opening hours:

* 7.30am - 7.00pm (Summer time)

* 8.00am - 5.00pm (Winter time)

The Colonnade on the Roman Oval Piazza :

The Roman Southern Theatre in Jerash:

The Propylaeum:

Photo session in Jerash: ;)

Ready for RACE in Jerash? :) Yessss....! :)

RACE = Roman Army & Chariot Experience...! Very nice performance.. :)

Here is the RACE showtime details:

* Twice daily shows

* SATURDAY TO THURSDAY at 11AM AND 2PM (except Tuesdays)

* FRIDAY ONE SHOW ONLY at 10AM

* The performance lasts approximately 45 minutes. Please take your seats 15 minutes before the start of the show.

RACE - Ticket Price :

* Individual tickets are sold at the entrance

* Adults JOD 12

* Children (5-12 years) JOD 2

All prices inclusive of sales tax.

For more details about RACE, Click this link : http://www.jerashchariots.com/

The Roman Armies Showww... :) really genuine Roman setting..! :)

Wowww...like Gladiator movie..!

A hippodrome with fully armed Legionaries, Gladiators, and Roman Chariot Races.. :)

Chariot..yeayyy...

With Roman Armies: