Jerash flourished during the Greco and Roman periods until the mid-eighth century CE, when the 749 Galilee earthquake destroyed large parts of it, while subsequent earthquakes contributed to additional destruction.
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17 Facts About Jerash
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Jerash was then deserted until it reappeared by the beginning of the Ottoman rule in the early 16th century.
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Jerash today is home to one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities, which earned it the nickname of "Pompeii of the Middle East".
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Jerash is the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, referred to as Antioch on the Golden River.
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Jerash is considered one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy.
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In 1596, during the Ottoman era, Jerash was noted in the census as Jaras, being located in the nahiya of Bani Ilwan in the liwa of Ajloun.
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Archaeological site of Jerash has two museums in which are displayed archaeological materials and corresponding information about the site and its rich history.
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Jerash has developed dramatically in the last century with the growing importance of the tourism industry in the city.
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Recently the city of Jerash has expanded to include many of the surrounding areas.
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Jerash became a destination for many successive waves of foreign migrants.
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Later, Jerash witnessed waves of Palestinian refugees who flowed to the region in 1948 and 1967.
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Since 1981, the old city of Jerash has hosted the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, a three-week-long summer program of dance, music, and theatrical performances.
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Jerash is a main source of the highly educated and skilled workforce in Jordan.
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Jerash has two universities: Jerash Private University and Philadelphia University.
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The Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts is an annualcelebration of Arabic and international culture during the summer months.
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The Jerash Festival is a festival which features poetry recitals, theatrical performances, concerts and other forms of art.
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