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Jordan
/ The Decapolis / Jerash
Jerash is
probably the best preserved city of the Decapolis, ("ten cities"
in Greek).
It has been
dubbed the 'Pompeii of the East', because of its extraordinary
state of preservation. Jerash is a vast city, which flourished
in the centuries immediately preceding and following the Christian
era.
Every summer,
for two weeks, Jerash comes to life during the Jerash Festival
of Culture and Arts. Jordanian and international troupes perform
music, dance, poetry and drama, and craft displays of local artists
and artisans add color to the festival. From April to October,
Jerash presents a dramatic sound and light show every evening.
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