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Almost on the border with Syria lies Umm Qais, ancient Roman city also known as Gadara.
Umm Qais, or Gadara as it was called in ancient times, flourished from around 200 BCE to 747 CE, when it was largely destroyed by an earthquake and abandoned. What remains, are ruins of a city which was part of the Decapolis, or ten cities, conglomerate. When you enter, you first see the remains of the city wall. You enter through a side entrance, and as you walk up to a hill, below you discern columns marking the main street in a distance. To the right ,you can then enter the West Theatre, made completely out of black basalt rock and for this reason alone quite a special sight. The theatre was not only used for plays, but also for political gatherings.
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