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Umm Qais (Ancient Decapolis City of Gadara)
Black Basalt Roman Ruins Overlooking Sea of Galilee & Golan Heights
Overview & Landmark Significance
Perched in Jordan's northwestern corner, Umm Qais (ancient Gadara) was a famous Decapolis city of poets and philosophers. Explore black basalt Roman theatres, colonnaded streets, and Ottoman village ruins overlooking Galilee.
Key Experiences & Highlights
•Black basalt Roman Theatre and vaulted basilica complex
•Panoramic vistas of Sea of Galilee, Yarmouk River & Golan Heights
•Ottoman village stone houses converted into cultural craft spaces
Practical Travel & Insider Tips
Best Time to Visit: Spring (March to May)
✓Dine at the hilltop Resdays restaurant overlooking the Sea of Galilee for lunch.
✓Combine Umm Qais with Jerash and Ajloun Castle.
Photo Gallery & Media Impressions
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What was Umm Qais called in antiquity?
In antiquity, Umm Qais was known as Gadara, a prominent Greco-Roman city of the Decapolis famous for its scholars and poets.
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