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Um Qais
Um Qais
Umm Qais is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara, a member of the Decapolis, and a center of Greek culture in the region.
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Country: Jordan
District: Irbid Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 4th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Hellenistic
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Hellenistic & Roman Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Gadara (Modern Um Qeis or Qays)
Date of Submission: 2001
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