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Temple of Artemis

Tourist attraction Historic site

One of the Best Places To Visits in Deir ell Leyat


Address

7VJR+Q97, Jerash, Jordan

Website

it.123rf.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (695 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm

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  • 4/5 CK C. 4 months ago on Google • 1036 reviews
    One of the most outstanding monuments at the Jerash archaeological site. The temple was a tribute to Artemis, the patron goddess of the city and also the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity.
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  • 5/5 Vijay d. 11 months ago on Google • 343 reviews
    A very preserved and beautiful temple. Very peaceful and walk was fantastic with beautiful breeze and the views.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rocio M. 1 year ago on Google • 380 reviews
    Merely amazing. This temple was built as a shrine to Artemis, who was the patron goddess of Gerasa. It lies inside the large courtyard of the sanctuary. Construction of the temple began in the 2nd century AD, however it was never finished and only 12 columns out of a planned total of 32 were erected. The temple was used during later times as well, possibly as a church in the Byzantine era, by potters during Umayyad times and in the 12th century it may have been used as a fort by a group of Crusaders.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abhijeet s. 2 years ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Very beautiful place, a must visit for everyone traveling to jordan. 1 hour drive from amman and you will need 1.5 hours to leisurely roam and see the ancient city. Washrooms are at the entrance, plenty gift shops too. You can avoid the steep stairs if you want to by going back towards entrance and taking the other route.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cyriac E. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice columns and colors. Here you can see the moving pillar.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Badr O. 6 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    What an amazing trip what an amazing tour. The place is big and filled with historical treasures. Highly recommend and I am definitely coming again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manoj K. 9 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    The Temple of Artemis in Jerash, Jordan, was a fascinating archaeological gem, showcasing the religious devotion and architectural prowess of the ancient civilizations. Its intricate carvings and well-preserved remains were a testament to the reverence and significance of the goddess Artemis in the ancient world. Exploring this site was a captivating journey into the past, leaving me with a profound appreciation for the cultural heritage and historical legacy of Jerash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary Grace Selgas C. 1 year ago on Google
    It was wonderful time we have❤️❤️so much fun .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Spent such a long time in this place. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. So much to look at here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesco C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful roman temple in great conditions. Don't miss it if you're visiting the Archeological Park of Jerash!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik S. 2 years ago on Google • 572 reviews
    Very well preserved and beautiful. Definitely go inside and under the temple. I’m not sure if you need a guide for this or not. There are guides (well they might be guides but not official guides) who will take you in and under and will charge 5JD. Very cool to explore around it and will only take like 10 minutes. Neat to see how the columns were made to move to be earthquake resistant too.

  • 4/5 Tt F. 6 months ago on Google • 424 reviews
    Beautiful place to visit, at the beginning a lot of sales people and people who give away a lot of stuff, but expect a big tip for their generosity.

  • 5/5 Jonathan 5 months ago on Google • 154 reviews
    The soaring stone columns of Jerash's Temple of Artemis are amazingly impressive. Expertly cut, the towering columns create a stunning forest of limestone. Their intricate details are amazingly well-preserved after thousands of years. The temple's imposing colonnaded entrance leads into a vast sanctuary with alcoves. No visit to these impressive ruins is complete without seeing these magnificent columns.

  • 5/5 Jarda V. 2 years ago on Google
    This temple was definitely one of the highlights at the site for me. I was amazed by all the details you could see at the slopes.

  • 5/5 Indrajit S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had visited this during Dec. The Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a Greek temple and was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. The temple used to have 127 sculptured columns. The Temple of Artemis is the most eye-catching structure in the Roman city of Jerash. The view is really unparalleled.

  • 5/5 Eric M. 1 year ago on Google • 99 reviews
    It was amazing to see the scale of the place and walk around these well preserved Roman ruins. I think the walk is well worth it even under the sun because it is quite incredible to see the complex architecture, the details on the columns and how wide the staircases are as well as the streets. You can even see the tracjs of the wheels where the carts would pass by on the street! You do have to be careful though because now the street is very uneven so if you can't walk well I would not advise it at all. There is, however, another path that goes over the hill that is more even and much easier to walj through. My recommendation is to go through the street to the temple and then back through the dirt path when you leave. The walk should be around 10-15min depending on how many pictures you want to take along the way so take that into account.

  • 5/5 Harry Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Many columns. Grande. A little climb. But worth the effort.

  • 5/5 Claudio C. 1 year ago on Google
    This visit is equal in beauty and fascination to the ancient Pompei. It cannot be missed if you are travelling in the north of Jordan!

  • 5/5 Amy W. 11 months ago on Google
    Stunning views of Roman ruins. Fascinating Roman history!

  • 5/5 l c. 10 months ago on Google
    A beautiful temple worth visiting!


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