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The Jerash Archaeological Museum is situated within the
ruins of the archaeological city. It was first
established in 1923 inside one of the vaults of the
courtyard of the Artemis Temple then it was moved the
renovated old rest house in 1985 and is now dedicated
solely to discoveries from the Jerash region. The
collections are displayed in a chronological order from
the Neolithic up to the Mamluk period and are divided
according to typology and function. Some of these
collections are pottery, glass, metals and coins, in
addition to precious stones, figurines and statues,
stone and marble alters, and mosaics.
In the garden of the museum, Greek and Latin monumental
inscription are on display next to marble statues and
stone sarcophagi.
The Jerash Festival usually takes place during the end
of July and beginning of August .It showcases a wide
array of singers, musical and folklore troupes, poetry
readings, symphony orchestras, ballet, Shakespearean
theatre, handicrafts, and art shows. The colonnaded
streets, plazas, and theatres of Jerash all provide
unique venues for these acts, under the balmy summer
skies of central Jordan. While performances take place
in the different arenas, thousands of visitors also
enjoy strolling through the ancient streets and
monuments of the city, shopping for handicrafts, taking
in art and book exhibitions, enjoying a casual meal, or
simply absorbing the powerful drama of East and West
meeting in a great cultural jamboree. Skilled craftsmen
and women display Bedouin rugs, jewellery, embroidery,
glass, wood, metal, and ceramic objects, and also
demonstrate on the spot how they create their wares.
The Jerash Festival takes place during a traditionally
quiet season for tourism in Jordan, making it easy to
book hotel rooms and air travel at attractive prices.
You can easily spend a week taking in the many offerings
at the festival, which all take place in the evening
from 1700-2300, while enjoying Jordan's many other
attractions during the daytime hours. |
