Ceys Channel — Jerash (Gerasa) Hadrianic Water Conduit

Why it mattersCeys Channel demonstrates Gerasa hydraulic overengineering beyond arid necessity, theatre for Hadrian's arrival

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

130 CE for Hadrian visit; castellum 150 CE; Byzantine repairs 550

Period

Roman Hadrianic (129 – 130 CE) with Byzantine reuse

Culture

Roman Gerasene Gerasa Decapolis under Hadrian

Purpose

Imperial visit urban water display and bath supply

Abandoned

c.749 earthquake

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. 130 CE

   Hadrian visits Gerasa and dedicates channel

2. 150 CE

   Castellum built

3. 749 CE

   Earthquake destroys nymphaeum distribution

• Wadi Suf Source Capture

  source

  Spring capture basin at Wadi Suf with settling pool

  32.3010° N · 35.8500° E

• Qanat Tunnel 600 m

  tunnel

  Rock-cut tunnel with 5 vertical shafts intermediate

  32.2890° N · 35.8820° E

• Castellum Divisorium

  castellum

  8 m distribution rotunda above Cardo with 3 radial conduits

  32.2780° N · 35.8905° E