Singlast column

The Sanqlis Column is an ancient Roman structure located along the southern corniche of Latakia, Syria. Its name is believed to be a local adaptation of Saint Alexius (Sant Alexi), whose name gradually evolved phonetically into Sanqlis.

Though modest in size, the column holds significant cultural and historical value, symbolizing the continuity of religious and civic life in the region across centuries. It stands today as one of Latakia’s well-known historical landmarks—a silent witness to the city’s layered past, from Roman antiquity to early Christian influences.

The column is made of granite and was relocated from its original site near the train station to its current position on the southern corniche