Umm Qais

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Umm Qais (or Umm Qays) is the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis. The city is mentioned in the New Testament as the site where Jesus cast out demons and sent them into pigs, who then ran into the sea (Matthew 8:28-34).

Since excavations began in 1974, archaeologists have uncovered many impressive remains, including a colonnaded street, a theater, a mausoleum and a Byzantine church. The ruins lie in lush hill country overlooking the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.

Quick Facts on Umm Qais

Site Information
Names:	Ancient Gadara; Ancient Gadara, Umm Qais; Gadara; Umm Qais; Umm Qays
Country:	Jordan
cat:	Ancient Cities; Biblical Sites
Visitor and Contact Information
Location:	Jordan
Coordinates:	32.655780° N, 35.678680° E (view on Google Maps)
Lodging:	View hotels near this location

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

Map of Umm Qais

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More Information

Umm Qays - Jordan Tourist Board
Umm Qais - Wikipedia
Umm Qais - Atlas Tours
Umm Qais - Go Historic
Photos of Umm Qais - here on Sacred Destinations

Article Info

Title:	Umm Qais
Author:	Holly Hayes
Last updated:	08/06/2009
Permalink:	www.sacred-destinations.com/jordan/umm-qais
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