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Site of Umm Qais
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Michelin Guide
Well worth the diversions
Historical and archaeological site
The Michelin Guide's review
Umm Qais stands on the site of the ancient town of Gadara; built in the fertile Yarmuk Valley, it formed part of the Decapolis, a political and economic union of ten Hellenistic towns, which flourished thanks to developments in agriculture. Today its remains are readily accessible; be sure to follow the decumanus to reach the magnificent west theatre, the site's main attraction.
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Umm Qais
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