Umm Qais
Jordan
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Umm Qais, a remarkable settlement in northern Jordan that serves as a living, breathing tapestry of human civilization. We are currently standing at an extraordinary crossroads of both physical geography and ancient…
Listen in the app2The Ottoman Village of Al-Hara Al-Foqa
As we begin our walking tour, we first enter the fascinating area known as the traditional Ottoman village. You will immediately notice a stark, incredibly beautiful juxtaposition here between the relatively modern village…
Listen in the app3The Western Theater
We have now arrived at one of the most spectacular architectural triumphs of ancient Gadara, the magnificent Western Theater. Known historically in the local region as Mas'alah al Gharbi, this breathtaking structure was…
Listen in the app4The Octagonal Church and Temple Ruins
Moving steadily away from the grandeur of the Western Theater, we step into a remarkably complex sacred precinct located right in the ancient city center. Here, you are not merely looking at a single ruined structure, but rather…
Listen in the app5The Decumanus Maximus
We now step onto the majestic paving stones of the Decumanus Maximus, the main colonnaded street that served as the bustling, commercial spine of ancient Gadara. This incredibly wide, imposing thoroughfare was the primary east to…
Listen in the app6The Nymphaeum and Roman Baths
Just off the main colonnaded street, we arrive at the ruins of an incredibly lavish civic complex known historically as the Sabil e Huriyat, serving as both a monumental water fountain and the entrance to the opulent Roman baths.…
Listen in the app7The Sculpted Agricultural Pillars
As we walk further along the ancient pathways, I ask you to turn your attention specifically to the shattered remnants of the grand columns that line our route. At first, casual glance, one might assume that the intricate,…
Listen in the app8The Panoramic Viewpoint
We have finally reached the absolute highest elevation of Umm Qais, the spectacular panoramic viewpoint that makes this ancient city truly world renowned. I strongly suggest you pause for a moment, take a deep breath of the crisp…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our comprehensive walking tour through the ancient, windswept ruins of Gadara, I invite you to pause one final time near the edge of the plateau. Take a deep, quiet moment to reflect upon the profound, staggering…
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What is Umm Qais?
Umm Qais is a place in Jordan with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.6546, 35.6879 |
| Last updated |
