Corinthium column

Corinthium column
The Corinthium column is a popular tourist attraction in Jerash, Jordan

The Corinthium column is an ancient pillar in the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan.

See also

  • Corinthian column


The columns are also referred to as the "whispering columns of Jerash", purportedly for their ability to transmit a whisper from one side of the temple to the other.


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