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ID: J2 Title: The upper Temple of Zeus’ Sanctuary, Jarash, Jordan.  
Period of construction: 162-163 AD.
Structural type: Block structure
Chronology of intervention:
- 1980: executed by Kalayan;
- 2001-2006: executed by Institut Francais du Proche-Orient (IFPO).
Type of Intervention:
-2001-2006: full-scale restoration to reveal the original volume and aspect

Description of the Interventions:
-2001-2006:
-Rebuilding of the two western corners of the walls, and restoring the alcoves blocks.
-Reconstruction of the elements of the peristyle.
-Rebuilding the steps of the podium over its entire length.

-Photos:
a, b: general views,
c: walls detail,
d, e: peristyle details.

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