Nymphaeum of Gerasa
제라시주
temple
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, distinguished travelers and students of antiquity. You have arrived at ancient Gerasa, modern day Jerash, a place frequently and deservedly heralded as the Pompeii of the Middle East. …
Listen in the app2The Cardo Maximus Approach
Welcome, fellow travelers and scholars, to the very artery of ancient Gerasa. We are standing upon the Cardo Maximus, the magnificent colonnaded street that runs like a spine straight through the heart of this ancient metropolis. …
Listen in the app3The Lower Collection Basin
We now stand directly before the lowest tier of the monument, looking down into the remnants of the main collection pool. This open space served as the primary gathering point for the citizens of Gerasa who came to collect their…
Listen in the app4The Intrusive Artemis Bowl
Directing your gaze just beyond the cross shaped basin, you will immediately notice a colossal, bowl shaped artifact sitting incongruously in the foreground of the Nymphaeum. This immense stone basin, carved from striking pinkish…
Listen in the app5The Lower Register and Lion Spouts
Focusing your attention on the primary facade of the structure, we can observe the grand lower register of the Nymphaeum. This massive, semi circular wall forms the main backdrop of the fountain and represents the pinnacle of…
Listen in the app6The Upper Register Niches
As we raise our line of sight above the lower tier, we encounter the magnificent upper register of the Nymphaeum. If the lower level was dedicated to practical utility, this upper level was entirely devoted to theatrical display…
Listen in the app7The Architectural Embellishments
We will now direct our analytical gaze to the very top of the structure, to examine the surviving architectural embellishments that crown the Nymphaeum. High above the empty statue niches, the facade is adorned with an incredibly…
Listen in the app8The Unseen Aqueduct Engineering
While we have spent considerable time marveling at the visible splendor of the Nymphaeum's facade, it is crucial, as scholars, that we consider the invisible engineering that made this monument possible. We must ask ourselves the…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our detailed examination of the Nymphaeum of Gerasa must eventually come to an end, just as the vibrant life of this ancient metropolis ultimately did. As we stand here, taking a final look at the weathered limestone facade, the…
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What is Nymphaeum of Gerasa?
Nymphaeum of Gerasa is a place in 제라시주 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 제라시주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.2806, 35.8921 |
| Last updated |
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