Parallel Maritime Histories:
(Greece, Egypt, India, South Yemen, China, Rome)
A number of things made the Nabataeans distinctive from other tribes in Arabia. One of them was their ability as seamen. Where did they learn their …
Gerasa (Jerash):
The Roman city of Gerasa (Jerash in Jordan)
In ancient times the area of Jerash was known as Gerasa. It is located on the banks of the river Chrysorhoas, about 42 km north of modern Amman Jordan. …
Roman Roads:
Fallen Roman Milestone along the Roman road known as the Via Traiana.
Part of the Via Traiana still in existence in south Jordan
Gadara (Um Qais):
The Roman city of Gadara
Gadara was a Roman town in the north of Jordan. It had a university from which Meleager, the great poet came. Today two theaters survive, plus several temples and piles of …
