Umm Qais (Arabic: أم قيس, lit. 'Mother of 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 ...

Umm Qais was once the thriving Roman city of Gadara. Today the area is home to magnificent ruins which draw thousands of visitors each year. Due to its hilltop location, Umm Qais is a perfect destination for absorbing the picturesque views of the Jordan Valley.

Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, Gadara is known today as Umm Qais, and boasts an impressive colonnaded street, a vaulted terrace, and the ruins of two theatres.

Welcome to Umm Qais Heritage a showcase for the site of Ancient Gadara / Modern Umm Qais in Northern Jordan. Discover the history of this amazing site from the 4th Century BCE through to the modern day.

Jul 14, 2021 · Um Qais, suspended on a beautiful hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee in Jordan’s northern region is not only a must-visit destination because it is the popular site where Jesus Christ’s famous miracle of the Gadarene swine took place, but also for its immense history, adventure, and beauty.

Umm Qais, also spelt Umm Qays, houses the remains of Gadara, one of the Decapolis cities. Umm Qais or Qays is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of an ancient Decapolis city, the Greco-Roman settlement of Gadara.

The Umm Qais Museum (Arabic: متحف أم قيس) is museum in Irbid Governorate, Jordan. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting and conserving artifacts from the archeological site of Umm Qais. The museum is located in the Acropolis of the ancient Gadara city.

Explore the best things to do in Umm Qais, Jordan. Immerse in Roman ruins, breathtaking views of the Jordan Valley, and rich historical heritage.

In Northern Jordan, there is an old town called Umm Qais. Umm Qais is the largest city in Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate. Umm Qias today is divided into three main areas; the archaeological site (Gadara), the traditional village (Umm Qais), and the modern town of …

Umm Qais is a sleepy village with deep historical roots as one of the Decapolis cities of Roman times, and incredible views of the Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee and the rolling hills of Yarmouk Nature Reserve.