What were the cities of the Decapolis
The Decapolis was a league of ten cities in the eastern Roman Empire during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The cities of the Decapolis were primarily located in the areas of modern-day Jordan, Israel, and Syria. While the exact composition of the Decapolis may have varied over time, the following cities are commonly associated with the league:
- Damascus (Syria)
- Gerasa (Jerash, Jordan)
- Philadelphia (modern-day Amman, Jordan)
- Raphana (modern-day Abila, Jordan)
- Scythopolis (modern-day Beth She’an, Israel)
- Pella (Tabaqat Fahl, Jordan)
- Gadara (Umm Qais, Jordan)
- Hippos (modern-day Susita, Israel)
- Dion (modern-day Beit Ras, Jordan)
- Canatha (modern-day Qanawat, Syria)
These ten cities were known for their Greek and Roman cultural influences and often served as centers of commerce, trade, and Hellenistic-Roman civilization in the region. It’s important to note that while these cities were associated with the Decapolis, the league itself was a loose confederation rather than a political entity with centralized governance.
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