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Experience Roman History in Jerash
Jerash is an ideal location for Incentive events, company outings and Corporate get-togethers. It's historical setting offers a unique backdrop for any of the numerous activities that take place there.

The Jerash Heritage Company has started daily ticketed performances of the Roman Army and Chariot Experience (RACE) at the hippodrome in Jerash.

The show runs twice daily, at 11am and at 3pm (2pm during the winter months), except Fridays. It features forty-five legionaries in full armour in a display of Roman Army drill and battle tactics, ten gladiators fighting “to the death” and several Roman chariots competing in a classical seven lap race around the ancient hippodrome.

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Roman chariot races at the Hippodrome.

CONTACT INFO
Jerash Heritage Co. Ltd.
P.O. Box 1074
Jerash, Jordan 26111
Tel: +962 2 6342471
Fax: +962 2 6342481
Email: info@jerashchariots.com
Website: www.jerashchariots.com


Join a quest for hidden treasures that leads you through the splendid ruins and historical paths of this ancient Roman city. You will be divided into teams with a map that guides you throughout the treasure hunt. After the treasure is found and coffee served, join in Roman style team games and then enjoy a well-deserved lunch in this spectacular setting.

Jerashs' vicinity to Jordan's capital, Amman, mean that a selection of World class facilities for meetings and conferences, together with excellent hotels can be found within a short distance. Meanwhile, the beauty and history of Northern Jordan are a stone's throw away and can be visited easily by car or coach. They are well worth a visit and make a relaxing day away.



The hippodrome has ten starting gates (carceres), as opposed to the usual twelve, which have now been re-assembled from the rubble with other missing stones quarried and rebuilt. The seating area (cavea) was four meters deep with sixteen rows of seats. The seats accommodated 15,000 spectators who, it is said, were Greek-speaking even during Roman times.
Guidebooks, maps and information are available from the Visitors Centre near the South Gate.
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