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A partially restored Roman-era stadium. At only 245 m long and 52 m wide, it was the smallest hippodrome in the Roman Empire. The costumed centurion will expect 1 JD for a photo.
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Built in 129 AD to mark Emperor Hadrian's visit, this was intended to become the new southern gate of the city.
Features a collection of artifacts found during excavation, including coins, statuary and sarcophagi.
Above the temple there is the South Theater and another temple from which you have a great view onto the Oval Plaza.
An amphitheatre that seats up to 3000. It is occasionally used today for concerts and musical productions. Daily features include bag pipers in traditional Jordanian military dress.
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An unusual wide, asymmetrical plaza at the beginning of the Cardo (or Colonnaded Street), built in the 1st century AD. The Oval Plaza is 80 m by 90 m (262 ft by 295 ft) and is enclosed by 160 Ionic columns.
The city's main food market, which has a central fountain.