Yarmouk River
Umm Qais is located 28 km north of Irbid and 110 km north of Amman. It expanded from the ruins of ancient Gadara, which are located on a ridge above sea level, overlooking the Sea of Tiberias, the Golan Heights, and the Yarmouk River gorge. Strategically central and located close to multiple water sources, Umm Qais has historically attracts a high level of interest.