Bow & Arrow in transcendence

Temple of Artemis

Temples
of the Romans and Greeks are usually built on high grounds as they
believed that would bring them closer to the Gods and Gods can hear
them better.

Columns and pillars of temples are especially
significant as they represent the communication tool that channelled
the voices of the people on the ground to their Gods in the sky.

As
I stand on the last flight of stairs, all I can see is the top of the
columns of the Temple of Artemis. As one walked further up, as in the
old days, people would say their prayers/wishes and raised their hands
up towards the sky as if they are pillars of the Temple connecting from
the ground to the sky, hoping that their words can reach the ears of
the Gods.

Some other beautiful structures in Jerash.

The South Theatre

See
the guy in blue right in the centre. That is the position where you can
speak and your voice will be amplified throughout the whole theatre.
This is a characteristic of all Roman theatres.

Oval Plaza

Temple of Zeus

Nymphaeum

This is the water point for people
travelling along the cargo path in Jerash. So typical of Romans, to
build fountains at their water source.

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