JERASH
Jerash, formerly known as Gerasa, is indisputably the most
complete and best preserved Graeco Roman city in the Middle East , noted in the
Bible as the”region of the Garasenes “ ( Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26)
In a large ecclesiastical complex within the city, there is
a fountain where Byzantine citizens once annually celebrated Jesus’miracle of
turning water into wine. Today, the “Fountain Court” within Jerash is a popular
destination for modern pilgrims who want to re-enact the travels and teachings
of Christs.
The colonnaded streets, plazas, temples , paved pathways ,
theatres and fifteen Byzantine churches make Jerash the second most important
historical destination for tourists in Jordan, after Petra.
No comments:
Post a Comment