Syria's treasures in one place

Explore the archaeological sites that shaped Syria's history and make it your next tourist destination.

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Partially Destroyed

Daraa Temple

Located near the Roman Theater in the Bouberiyah area of Old Daraa, this place reveals the expanse of the ancient Roman city. It is a rectangular formation with a tetrastyle

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Partially Destroyed

Azraat Souk

It is considered one of the oldest Souks in the region, which traditionally kept seventy nights after the Bosra Souk. It remained active through the Ghassanide era and was a

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Preserved

Al-Hamidiyah Souk

It was established in 1967, and is considered one of the oldest Souks in the city of Daraa. The name was inspired by the famous Al-Hamidiyah Souk in Damascus, and

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Preserved

Nawa Souk

Considered one of the oldest Souks in the world, Nawa Souk hosted commercial transactions for wheat dating back to 300 BCE. A 120-meter-long street, vaulted with basalt arches, served as

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Partially Destroyed

Tell Shihab

Tell Shihab is considered one of the archaeological mounds that contains remnants of multiple civilizations, as mentioned in the texts of Pharaoh Thutmose III. It retains a Roman aqueduct that

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Partially Destroyed

Tell al-Ashari

Tell al-Ashari is a volcanic hill overlooking the Yarmouk Valley, featuring a Roman theater with a diameter of approximately 50 meters. French-Syrian excavations have revealed layers of settlement from the

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Partially Destroyed

Al-Omari Mosque

Built immediately after the Islamic conquest in 636 CE, Al-Omari Mosque was constructed as a rectangular congregational mosque with three aisles flanked by basalt arcades. It was expanded during the

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Preserved

The Roman theater in Bosra

The Roman theater in Bosra, is considered one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world. Built from black basalt stone, it can accommodate around 17,000 spectators, making it one

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