High-angle view of The Oval or Forum with the Cardo Maximus or main road of the ancient city of Jerash or Gerasa, Jordan, entering at upper left; in the distance, modern-day Jerash. January 2009.
Southern terminus of the Cardo Maximus as it runs north and south through the ruins of the ancient city of Jerash; the route is marked by a number of columns that have survived for millennia; Jerash, Jordan. January 2009.
Hilltop view of The Oval or Forum; Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan. January 2009.
The Oval or Forum; Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan. January 2009.
Where horizontal lines match, but the connecting stones do not; Oval, Forum area; Jerash, Jordan. January 2009.
Rocks on top; Oval, Forum area; Jerash, Jordan. January 2009.
Coming together; The Oval; Jerash, Jordan. January 2009.
Seemingly rising above the surrounding perimeter pieces, one column stands alone, uncapped near the center of The Forum; Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan. January 2009.
Details; column, capital and overhead segments; The Oval or Forum; Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan. January 2009.
Columns and overhead connecting pieces; The Forum or Oval; Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan. January 2009.
The Oval or Forum; Jerash, Jordan