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Jurash Historical Museum
Aseer · Ahad Rafidah
Museums
Price range
N/A
Opening hours
Sun-Thu 8 AM–6 PM
Fri-Sat 10 AM–3 PM
Seasonality
All year
Details
Description
The site contains remnants of large buildings, some made of stone and others of mud, as well as artifacts dating back to the pre-Islamic period and successive Islamic periods, up to the 11th century AD. Evidence of settlement during the Abbasid period has been found in the northern and central parts of the site, while the southern part shows signs of settlement during the medieval and late Islamic periods. Jerash is located on the pilgrimage route coming from Yemen and was known for its leather and military industries, including the mangonel, the "aradat" (a type of ancient siege weapon), and what was known as "dabbabat" (early tanks). Jerash was also known during the time of the Prophet Muhammad as an important commercial center, and its people embraced Islam during his lifetime.
Entry
Walk Ins Accepted
Parking
Free
Facilities & services
Walkway
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Age info
All ages
Type
Outdoor, Family-Friendly, Museum
Booking link
Public
Reference link
Jurash Historical Museum