Temple of Artemis
About This Museum
Perched on a gentle rise in the ancient city of Jerash, the Temple of Artemis commands a view that has awed visitors for nearly two millennia. You don't just see this place; you feel its immense scale as you approach the grand staircase and towering columns that have defiantly resisted time. It’s a sanctuary of quiet power, where the sun cuts dramatic shadows across the stone and the sheer ambition of Roman engineering becomes palpable. Standing here, surrounded by such resilient grandeur, it's easy to understand why this was considered the sacred home of a goddess.
Collection Highlights
The main event is the temple's remarkably preserved platform and eleven Corinthian columns, which soar skyward with intricate acanthus leaf capitals. Don't miss the massive sacrificial altar in the temenos courtyard or the carved processional way that leads you through the heart of the complex.
Visitor Information
It's part of the sprawling Jerash Archaeological Park, so your entry ticket gets you access to this temple and the entire Roman city. Wear good shoes—the terrain is uneven and you'll be doing a lot of walking, but it's absolutely worth it.
Architecture & Building
A quintessential example of Roman provincial architecture, built from local honey-colored limestone with a classic peripteral design—that means columns all around—crowned with ornate Corinthian capitals.
Contact & Location
Address: The Temple of Artemis, Scaenae frons, ساكب, مقاطعة جرش, لواء قصبة جرش, جرش, 26173, الأردن
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