Umm Qais, also known as Gadara in ancient times, is an archaeological site and a town located in the northern region of Jordan.
The site was originally settled by the Greeks in the Hellenistic period and later became part of the Decapolis, a league of ten cities in the Roman Empire.
One of the most well-known features of Umm Qais are its well-preserved Roman ruins, which include a theater, basilica, temples, and other structures that reflect the grandeur of the ancient city.
