Oval Plaza

A large open area full of old artifacts that are very well preserved. The square is about 90 meters in diameter which is very large for the time it was build. Imagine standing here during that time when it was all buzzing with people selling and trading. Must have been a sight in itself.

Make sure you have time enough here since it will take a couple of hours to see all.

Leaving the visitor’s center, one of the first things we encountered was the Oval Plaza.

This is an expansive public square, paved with intricate patterns of limestone and a border of columns. The sheer size makes it almost impossible to capture it's size in a photo! The symmetrical layout and size of the plaza itself was striking.

Even after centuries of weathering, the limestone paving stones and columns still possess artful detailing that dazzled us modern visitors.

We felt awed by the Oval Plaza and the glimpse it reveals into Jerash's past prominence and the architectural prowess of Roman city planning.

The best preserved ancient ruins I have ever seen. Highly recommended for everyone keen on qncient times. Takes about 3 hrs to walk around and see everything.

Get a local guide if you can- for the first hour- then you can go alone and explore.

Amazing historical site to visit...
First time to see so nany pillars at once.. more than in Greece and Italy... So shock while standing among those pillars...

Oval Plaza

One of the most impressive squares of antiquity. The oval shape is unique and was chosen to harmoniously connect two axes that meet at an angle: the newer one of the Roman Cardo (the long colonnaded street) with the axis of the older Sanctuary of Zeus.

The square itself with the Ionic columns was built at the beginning of the 2nd century AD. The paving was done later and was very complex, because a 6 to 8 m high substructure had to be built to compensate for a depression.

The centre-piece of the Jerash site and the most crowded spot here. It's a vast open plaza surrounded by tall columns in an oval shape. You can even see the marks of chariots and other things all around the paved stones.

The best place at jerash. Stunning creation of roman time. So many angals and backgrounds to get memorable photos.
This is the icon of the jerash ruins. When u co top of the hills then this ovel plaza is an amazing creation.
I got loys of pics in every angle. If u have a good eye, this is the best place to get pictures. It said this ovel plaza is 90m long and 80m wide.

Beautiful feeling to be standing at this oval plaza and look around yourself to see all the history around.

The Oval Plaza of Jerash is one of the most iconic landmarks in this Decapolis city being its shape quite unique in the ancient world. The plaza was built during the first century AD.

Upon arrival to the plaza from the South Street, look for the first few columns to the right for they have Greek inscriptions (see review image). The fountain in the center also has the eastern side carved likewise with another Greek inscription (see review image). You can also distinguish two water pipelines radiating north-wise and northwest of the fountain (see review image).

You can get an splendid panoramic view of it from the Temple of Zeus above or from the hill to the East of the plaza. To start the climb to the Temple of Zeus, proceed by going up the stairs of its Propylaeum.

Wow, I can't believe it was under the sand, more than a meter deep... Only 7 columns were "fixed", the rest are all original structures!

Incredible that all of these columns have survived standing for so long. Amazing site.

A paradise for history lovers! You can spend here some hours and experience the places where the romans, greeks, Muslims were conducting their lifes, to learn about the political aspect of their societies... You can take here a lot of great photos, too!

Fantastic...amazing!
A very beautiful construction of many columns, located in part of the Jerash Roman building site.

Really enjoyed visiting this site with its many building remains. Truly remarkable.

Magnífico, Jerash is one of the largest remaining Roman cities in the world. Its a must see if you are visiting Jordan.

Amazing place...knowing that people actually did trades 2000 years ago in these places and it is so well conserved. Very interesting.

You will visit the Oval Plaza when walking through Jerash. It will really make you feel transported back in time. Or like you're in a movie. I was in awe and appreciation of history how people must have worked and lived at that time.

Very nice, not much tourists. Wonderfull

This place is huge, bring water with you and a hat. Incredible place well worth a visit.

The best preserved ancient ruins I have ever seen. Highly recommended for everyone keen on qncient times. Takes about 3 hrs to walk around and see everything. Cool weather despite middle of June.