The non-excavated Greco-Roman city of Capitolias in northern Jordan - in pictures

  • The theatre of Capitolias in Bayt Ras, northern Jordan. All photos: Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National
    The theatre of Capitolias in Bayt Ras, northern Jordan. All photos: Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National
  • Inside the Greco-Roman tomb discovered in 2016.
    Inside the Greco-Roman tomb discovered in 2016.
  • Paintings on the walls inside the Grecotomb.
    Paintings on the walls inside the Grecotomb.
  • Clues about daily life in Roman times can be found by studying the paintings.
    Clues about daily life in Roman times can be found by studying the paintings.
  • The tomb's main entrance is buried under terrain.
    The tomb's main entrance is buried under terrain.
  • No one knows who the tomb was for.
    No one knows who the tomb was for.
  • Although 2,000 years old, the paintings are still vibrant.
    Although 2,000 years old, the paintings are still vibrant.
  • The entrance to the tomb.
    The entrance to the tomb.
  • Ziad Ghnimat, director of antiquities of Irbid governorate, which is in charge of the site.
    Ziad Ghnimat, director of antiquities of Irbid governorate, which is in charge of the site.
  • Light shines on the intricate paintings.
    Light shines on the intricate paintings.
  • There are no plans to open the tomb to the public.
    There are no plans to open the tomb to the public.