Ongoing excavations have unveiled a plethora of artifacts and structures that shed light on the city’s vibrant past. One of the most intriguing discoveries is a fresco of the Greek goddess Tyche, found in a peristyle home. This fresco, along with depictions of Tyche on several excavated coins, offers insights into the city’s religious and cultural inclinations.

Moreover, the Hippos-Sussita Excavations Project, initiated in 2000, has been instrumental in uncovering the city’s architectural and artistic marvels. From Hellenistic sanctuaries and Roman temples to Byzantine churches, the city’s diverse architectural styles narrate tales of its glorious past.

• The Hellenistic Compound: This is the oldest architecture excavated at at the site, dating back to the end of the 2nd century BCE. The compound bordered the forum on the north, which likely functioned as the main square (agora) during the 2nd century BCE. The Hellenistic temple within this compound was replaced by a new temple in the Early Roman period. Above the temple remains, the Northwest Church was constructed in the second half of the 5th century CE, revealing mosaic floors and three chancels with broken church furniture and reliquaria.

• The Forum and Street Network: The forum was the main square of Roman and was surrounded by porticoes and significant Roman public structures. Excavations have revealed many layers of packed-earth and plastered floors from the Hellenistic period. The city had a main thoroughfare, the decumanus maximus, which crossed the city from east to west. Recent excavations have dated this street to the first half of the 1st century CE.

• City Fortifications and Gates: Hippos was surrounded by a solid fortification wall built of basalt ashlars. The city had two gates, the West Gate and the excavated East Gate. The East Gate had a round tower designed for missile launchers to defend against approaching enemies.

• The Roman Basilica: This was a main public building found in all Roman cities. The fully excavated basilica was constructed at the end of the 1st century CE and was decorated with stucco pilasters and painted in various shades.

• The Southern Bathhouse: This was the main public bathhouse of Roman Hippos, built in the 2nd century CE. It featured a Roman-style floor and wall heating system and was decorated with slabs of imported stones.

• The Odeion: An odeion is a small, roofed theatre-like building. The fully excavated odeion was erected in the early 2nd century CE and had a seating capacity of approximately 380 spectators.