Museum
Umm Qais Museum
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The Umm Qais Museum, housed in a restored Ottoman building within the archaeological site, displays a curated collection of artifacts unearthed from the ancient city of Gadara and its surroundings. Exhibits include marble statues, pottery, coins, glassware, and inscriptions that illuminate daily life, religion, and trade from the Hellenistic through Byzantine periods. The museum's intimate setting allows visitors to examine finely carved stone capitals and funerary stelae up close, providing context for the ruins outside. It's a quiet, informative stop that deepens understanding of the site's layered history.
Don't miss
- Admire the marble statue of a Roman goddess, likely from the city's temple.
- Examine Byzantine-era glass vessels and oil lamps that show local craftsmanship.
- Read the Greek inscriptions on stone that record civic decrees and dedications.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Umm Qais Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inDay Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman5★ · 116 travelers9–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$50 per personSee dates →
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