The Jordan Times

Archaeological findings at Gerasa’s hippodrome shed light on Roman occupation

AMMAN — The major renovation of Gerasa (modern Jerash) took place in the first half of the 2nd century AD when the Roman Emperor Hadrian visited the city. The city was part of the Seleucid league of ...
Daily Mail

Stunning 4th century mosaic floor unearthed in Cyprus illustrates scenes of ancient Roman chariot races in the hippodrome

Archaeologists have uncovered a 36-foot mosaic floor depicting scenes of ancient chariot races in the Roman hippodrome. Dating back to the 4th century, this magnificent artifact was discovered in the ...
BBC

Activists fight to preserve Beirut's Roman heritage

Lebanese activists are resisting a government decision to allow construction of luxury homes over nearly 2,000-year-old ruins believed to be from a 1st Century Roman chariot racing hippodrome.
Mena FN

Archaeological Findings At Gerasa's Hippodrome Shed Light On Roman Occupation

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - The major renovation of Gerasa (modern Jerash) took place in the first half of the 2nd century AD when the Roman Emperor Hadrian visited the city. The city was part of ...