{"id":14793,"date":"2026-09-28T13:27:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/blog\/are-there-other-roman-sites-in-jordan-the-jordan-pass-unveils-them\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:28:16","slug":"are-there-other-roman-sites-in-jordan-the-jordan-pass-unveils-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/are-there-other-roman-sites-in-jordan-the-jordan-pass-unveils-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there other Roman sites in Jordan? The Jordan Pass unveils them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we <a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/in-the-footsteps-of-the-romans-in-jordan\/\">often mention in this blog<\/a>, there are many Roman sites in Jordan, especially in the north of the country, as it was an economically very prosperous region during the time of that empire. The most important sites are <strong>true icons for tourism in Jordan<\/strong>, but others are barely known and, therefore, little visited.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sites Already Covered<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide context, here is a list of Roman sites in Jordan that we have already covered in other posts on our blog:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/the-jerash-hippodrome-why-its-so-special\/\"><strong>Jerash<\/strong><\/a>, often known as the Pompeii of Jordan due to its large size and excellent preservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amman<\/strong>, with the remains of its <a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/amman-roman-theater-history-visits-and-more-info\/\">theatre<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/what-are-the-amman-fingers-well-tell-you-all-about-it\/\">Temple of Hercules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/umm-qais-what-to-see-in-this-place-included-in-the-jordan-pass\/\"><strong>Umm Qais<\/strong><\/a>, where an <a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/the-umm-qais-roman-aqueduct-experience-what-it-is\/\">aqueduct-related experience<\/a> is also offered by the JHRC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To these can be added many other Roman vestiges scattered across other destinations, such as the improvements carried out by Romans and Byzantines in the ancient Nabataean city of <strong>Petra (Raqmu)<\/strong>. All of them are included in the Jordan Pass, as expected. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Sites Also Included in the Jordan Pass<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When reviewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/jordaniaexclusiva.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-jordan-pass-how-to-get-it-and-what-does-it-include\/\">places included in the Jordan Pass<\/a>, you will realize that there are more Roman sites in Jordan. They are the following: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pella<\/strong>: located in the village of \u1e6cabaqat Fa\u1e25l, near the border with Israel, the Sea of Galilee, and the Jordanian city of Irbid. It was part of the prestigious Decapolis league of cities, and significant ancient remains have reached us, such as a Nymphaeum, a Roman theatre, and baths, in addition to later Byzantine and Arab remains, including several churches and a mosque. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Um er-Rasas<\/strong>: about 30 km from Madaba, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004, which attests to its historical value. Originally a fortified Roman camp, it became a true Byzantine city in the 5th century. In fact, the interesting aspect of this enclosure is the superposition of civilizations, as there are also remains linked to the Islamic conquest. Its mosaics are the most interesting vestiges.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Umm Al-Jim\u0101l<\/strong>: another World Heritage site, declared in 2024 in this case, where remains of Roman military constructions are preserved, built over earlier Nabataean remains. The most iconic elements that have reached us are basalt structures from the Byzantine and Islamic periods, featuring techniques and style typical of the Hauran region. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to these two Roman sites, there are other archaeological complexes that have a Roman foundation, although what has reached us are later structures, especially from the Byzantines and early Arabs. This is the case with <strong>Humayma<\/strong> and <strong>Rehab\/Al-Mafraq<\/strong>, the latter featuring beautiful mosaics still on site. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having reviewed them, we must be honest: these Roman sites in Jordan are not widely visited by the general public, and in fact, <strong>the tourist and museum infrastructure around them is still scarce<\/strong> or even non-existent. Therefore, they can only be recommended for those who are very keen on history, especially ancient history and archaeology, who will know how to appreciate their true heritage value. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, the fact that they are less known and therefore less visited can be considered an attraction in itself, as you will not find crowds. And it is well known that the tranquility and even the feeling of solitude in these ruined enclosures amplify their beauty and evocative power. If we add that they are free to visit because they are even included in the Jordan Pass, they can be options to consider for your trip. Our agency can accommodate them in your itinerary, just like the other agencies of <a href=\"https:\/\/mandalatours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandala Tours<\/a>, the group to which we belong and which offers thematic and specialized trips, such as those <a href=\"https:\/\/mandalatours.com\/museos-de-yacimientos-arqueologicos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">focused on the ancient world and archaeology<\/a>.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we often mention in this blog, there are many Roman sites in Jordan, especially in the north of the country, as it was an economically very prosperous region during the time of that empire. The most important sites are true icons for tourism in Jordan, but others are barely known and, therefore, little visited. 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