Afternoon Light in Jerash

[AlanLichty]

The city of Jerash was a thriving commercial center during the time of Roman influence in the area (late 1st century and second century AD). There were several amphitheaters built during that time period including the smaller edifice shown in this image. I liked the view through the dead plants and fallen architectural members with the late day sun when I visited.

Jerash Afternoon Light

• AlanLichty
• Feb 20, 2018

The ruins of a Roman period amphitheater in Jerash, Jordan.

C&C always welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

So were the steps used like bleachers?

 

[AlanLichty]

So were the steps used like bleachers?

Yup - typical construction for an amphitheater of that era.

 

[JimFox]

So cool Alan! How neat to have been able to explore and shoot this. I wonder what it looks like today?

 

[AlanLichty]

So cool Alan! How neat to have been able to explore and shoot this. I wonder what it looks like today?

Not certain what it might look like now. The ruins at Jerash are outside of the current city and are quite extensive. I know that they have restored a lot of the stuff along the main colonnaded street but I have no idea if they hit up all the small stuff along the way. This wasn't one of the big structures. It was just a little diversion off to the side with some nice light.

 

[Mike Mancil]

Fascinating stuff and you've captured some of the mystery. Well done.