Cardo Maximus

Jordan / Jaras /
 road, Roman Empire, open air museum, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage
The main Roman road in Jerash. It was a long colonnaded street which is still paved with its original stones and bears the ruts of chariot wheels. Around 170 AD, the original Ionic columns were replaced with a more decorative Corinthian colonnade. The Cardo was flanqued by a broad sidewalk and shops.
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Coordinates:   32°16'52"N   35°53'33"E

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