Leptis Magna was an ancient city located in modern-day Libya, near the Mediterranean coast. Founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, it later became part of the Carthaginian empire. By the 2nd century AD, Leptis Magna had grown into one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire, primarily under the reign of Emperor…
Cities
Abila (Decapolis)
Abila, part of the Decapolis, is an ancient city with significant archaeological and historical importance. It lies in modern-day Jordan, specifically in the northern region. Abila was one of the ten cities of the Decapolis, a group of cities that formed a cultural and economic league in the eastern Roman Empire. Historical Background Abila’s origins…
Capitolias
Capitolias, an ancient city, was part of the Decapolis—a group of ten cities in the Roman Empire’s eastern frontier. Located in modern-day Jordan, Capitolias was established in AD 97. It lies near the village of Beit Ras, about 10 kilometers north of the modern city of Irbid. Founding and Historical Context Emperor Nerva founded Capitolias…
Gadara
Gadara, an ancient city of significant historical and cultural importance, stands as a testament to the complexities of the Greco-Roman world in the Near East. Located in present-day Jordan, Gadara played a crucial role in the region’s political, intellectual, and cultural developments. Geographic and Strategic Importance Of Gadara The city was strategically positioned on a…