Umm Qays

Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate in the extreme northwest of the country, near Jordan's borders with Israel and Syria. Today, the site is divided into three main areas: the archaeological sit…
Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate in the extreme northwest of the country, near Jordan's borders with Israel and Syria. Today, the site is divided into three main areas: the archaeological site, the traditional village (Umm Qais), and the modern town of Umm Qais.
  • Elevation: 1,240 ft (378 m)
  • Grid position: 213/228
  • Country: Jordan
  • Governorate: Irbid
  • Department: Bani Kinanah
  • Area code: +(962)2
  • Time zone: UTC+2 (UTC+2)

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