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Located in the far north of Jordan, near the borders of Israel and Syria, Umm Qais offers a rare blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Once known as Gadara, this ancient city was a key part of the Roman Decapolis and is now one of Jordan’s most underrated archaeological treasures over looking the Sea of Galilee.
As you walk through its black basalt ruins, you’ll encounter a well preserved Roman theater, colonnaded streets, and ancient tombs all framed by spectacular views of the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights, and the Yarmouk River Valley.
Beyond its classical ruins, Gadara also features a charming Ottoman-era village, with restored stone houses now serving as cafés, galleries, and a small museum. It’s the kind of place where you can explore millennia of history, then sip Arabic coffee while watching the sun dip below the hills of three countries at once.
Quiet, authentic, and full of character, Umm Qais is perfect for travelers seeking both depth and beauty a hidden gem in Jordan’s northern highlands.