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While approaching the city from the Visitor's Center,
the impressive City Walls & South Gate can be seen.
Built at the beginning of the 4th century, most probably
by Emperor Diocletian, and repeatedly expanded
afterwards. The present walls are Byzantine and had a
total length of 3456m. The South Gate through which you
enter Jerash, dates from 130AD and has a characteristic
carved acanthus-leaf decoration. The open area inside
the gate was used as a marketplace, and a 2nd century
olive press is visible behind a wooden screen. |
