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Introduction The hippodrome is situated between the Arch of Hadrian and the southern wall of the ancient city. Measuring 240 meters in length and 51 meters in width, it is surrounded by several rows of stone seats and could accommodate an audience of 15,000 people. It is the largest structure in Jerash and is estimated to have been built around the early 2nd century, around the time of the construction of the Arch of Hadrian.

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Hippodrome

Introduction The hippodrome is situated between the Arch of Hadrian and the southern wall of the ancient city. Measuring 240 meters in length and 51 meters in width, it is surrounded by several rows of stone seats and could accommodate an audience of 15,000 people. It is the largest structure in Jerash and is estimated to have been built around the early 2nd century, around the time of the construction of the Arch of Hadrian.

Irbid, Jordan