Καπιτωλιας | |
 Capitolias, 2004 | |
  Shown within Jordan | |
| Alternative name | Bayt Ras |
|---|---|
| Location | Irbid Governorate, Jordan |
| Region | Middle East |
| Coordinates | 32°35′55″N 35°51′30″E / 32.59861°N 35.85833°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | 97/98 CE |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | In ruins |
Capitolias (Ancient Greek: Καπιτωλιάς, romanized: Kapitolias) was an ancient city east of the Jordan River, and is identified with the modern village of Beit Ras in the Irbid Governorate in northern Jordan.[1][2][3] Anciently it was a town of Coele-Syria.[4]
The Peutinger Table placed it between Gadara and Adraha (Daraa), 16 miles from each, and the Antonine Itinerary put it at 36 miles from Neve (Nawa, Syria).[3][5]
The Arabic name, Beit Ras, preserves the Aramaic name, Bet Reisha, mentioned in the 6th-century Talmud.[1][3][5]
Unfortunately, not very many ruins are left behind of the city of Capitolias. However, the main archaeological site remaining is a theatre structure.
- ^ a b C.J. Lenzen, E.A. Knauf, "Capitolias: A Preliminary Evaluation of the Archaeological and Textual Evidence" in Syria, Year 1987, Issue 64–1–2, pp. 21–46
- ^ Lenzen, C. J.; Knauf, E. A. (1987). "Beit Ras/Capitolias: A Preliminary Evaluation of the Archaeological and Textual Evidence". Syria. 64 (1/2): 21–46. doi:10.3406/syria.1987.7002. JSTOR 4198595. (same text, not free)
- ^ a b c The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites: "Capitolias (Beit Ras) Jordan"
- ^
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Capitolias". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
- ^ a b Jewish Virtual Library: "Capitolias"
