Tourists visit the West Theatre ruins in Umm Qais.

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West Theatre

Top choice in Umm Qais


Entering Umm Qais from the south, the first structure of interest is the well-restored and brooding West Theatre. Constructed from black basalt, it once seated about 3000 people. This is a place to sing or declaim a soliloquy – the acoustics are fantastic.