Umm Qais is a Jordanian town located in the Bani Kinana District of the Irbid Governorate in the north of the kingdom. Umm Qais was once the thriving Roman city of Gadara, and today it is home to impressive antiquities that attract thousands of visitors every year. Umm Qais, perched on a hilltop, is an ideal destination for scenic views of the Jordan Valley, and there are also many Roman sites including two ancient theaters, a street of columns and an ornate church of tombs, hot springs and a great little restaurant where you can stop to catch your breath after A long day roaming the area.