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Umm Qais: Gadara the black basalt stones

Site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, Gadara was renowned in its time as a cultural centre. It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers, including Theodorus, founder of a rhetorical school in Rome, and was once called “a new Athens” by a poet. Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, Gadara is known today as Umm Qays, and boasts an impressive colonnaded street, a vaulted terrace, and the ruins of two theatres. You can take in the sights and then dine on the terrace of a fine restaurant with a breathtaking view.
Pro-tip : Alors que certains touristes conduisent directement d’Amman à Umm Qais, la plupart en profitent pour visiter Jerash ou Ajloun en cours de route.

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Umm Qais museum

The museum, which is located in one of the houses in the Ottoman village of Umm Qais, composed of two exhibition halls. In the first hall, various ceramics dating from the Hellenistic up to the Islamic periods are on display, along with finds from the tombs at Umm Qais.

La deuxième salle est dédiée à la statuaire, principalement de la période romaine. Dans la grande cour, des sarcophages de basalte, des chapiteaux de colonne et des bases, deux portes de basalte, des mosaïques et le célèbre Tyche assis ont été déplacés du site

Umm Qais archeological site

Umm Qais (Gadara), built using stunning black basalt stones, was one of the cities of the Decapolis, planned with a Roman city layout. The Ottoman village on top of part of the ancient city was acquired by the Department of Antiquities who now has several excavation and conservation projects at the site, including the restoration of the main (west) theatre.

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Beekeeping at baraka destinations

Comprenez l’expression « occupé comme une abeille » pendant que vous vous promenez dans le site apicole en pleine vitesse. L’apiculteur, vous fera découvrir le fascinant queendom des abeilles avant de vous permettre un aperçu des ruches.

Leur produit final est un miel naturellement sucré et sans additif, qui change de goût selon l’année. Il récolte le miel environ trois fois par an et il accueille toute aide des invités intéressés. Contactez-nous pour plus d’informations sur la saison de récolte et l’expérience de la récolte du miel.

Local kitchen experience

Visitez la maison d’un chef local pour une expérience authentique avec de grands plats de la ferme à la table qui représentent la Jordanie et la région du Nord. Détendez-vous sur des coussins arabes et partagez des histoires en attendant le goût unique du nord de la Jordanie.

Northern Jordan is rich with bio-diversity and is known for its flavorful local food. The food is all locally sourced and prepared freshly upon your arrival.

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