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Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Decapolis | The Decapolis was a league of ten ancient cities east of the Jordan River, known for their Hellenistic culture and influence under the Roman Empire. The Decapolis was a group of ten cities that primarily spanned what is now Jordan and parts of Syria. Established following the conquests of Alexander the Great, the league was marked by its embrace of Hellenistic culture. These cities enjoyed a degree of autonomy under Roman rule and were significant centers of trade, art, and learning. The most well-known cities of the Decapolis include Gerasa (Jerash), Damascus, Philadelphia (Amman), and Gadara. Their architecture and ruins, such as Roman theaters, temples, and forums, attest to their prosperity and cultural significance in antiquity. |
Mentioned in
- Jordan • the Roman Jordan
- Amman • Jordan: Odeon - Echoes of Roman History
- Amman • Jordan: Amphitheater - A Journey Through Roman History
- Jordan
- Um Qais, the ancient Gadara • Jordan
- Jerash, Pompeii of the East • Jordan
- Umm Qais • Roman theater - Majesty of Ancient Arts and Culture
- Umm Qais • Roman ruins - Preserved Splendors of the Roman Empire
- Jerash • Decumanus South-West - Major Roman Roadway of Jerash
- Jerash • South Theater - Unrivaled Roman Gem
- Jerash • North Theatre - Roman Empire's Architectural Gem
- Jerash • Temple of Artemis - Roman Grandeur and Divine Worship
- Jerash • Forum - Nexus of Roman Legacy
- Jerash • Church of Bishop Isaiah - Byzantine Gem of History
- Jerash • Cardo Maximus - Main Route of the Ancient Roman City
- Jerash • Hadrian's Triumphal Arch - Echo of Ancient Rome