Emily journeyed to Jerash with the World Archaeological Congress for a tour of the site with archaeologist Jacques Siegne, formerly of the Institut Francaise du Proche Orient, who has overseen excavations at Jerash since 1982.
Emily O'Dell at Jerash in Jordan with the World Archaeological Congress
With its paved and colonnaded streets, impressive hilltop temples, awesome theatre, well-preserved plazas & baths, and stunning towers and gates, Jerash is not to be missed.
Emily O'Dell walking like an Egyptian near Egyptian granite at Jerash in Jordan with the World Archaeological Congress
Of course one of the most exciting things about seeing the site was exploring it with archaeologists from around the world, and with the archaeologist who has been responsible for excavating it for so many years. Simply a dream come true!
