Umm Qais
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Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Gover
Umm Qais from north
Church terrace at ancient Gadara
Beit Rousan
Inside the Umm Qais Museum
Irbid
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Irbid is a city located on the northern ridge of the Gilead mountains in northern Jordan in the Irbid Governorate. The city lies approximately 20 kilometres south of the Syrian border, and is the larg
Umm Qais
…main areas: the archaeological site (Gadara), the traditional village (Umm Qais), and the modern town of Umm Qais. Umm Qais is located 28 km north of Irbid and 120 km north of Amman. It expanded from the ruins of ancient Gadara, which are located on a ridge 378 metres (1,240 ft) above sea level, overlooking…
Irbid City
Downtown old Irbid city
Reservoir
Yarmouk University 1985 panoramio