Beshandlaya بشندلايا
Beshandlaya (بشندلايا) is a noteworthy site for its large rock-cut Roman tomb which dates from the second century. In addition to the tomb, …
Banabel بنابل
Banabel (بنابل) is a friendly Druze village located about nine kilometers southeast of Harem (حارم) in the mountain region of Jebel al-Aala (جبل الأعلى). …
al-Dana al-Shamaliyeh الدانا الشمالية
The small agricultural town of al-Dana al-Shamaliyeh (الدانا الشمالية) contains a well preserved Roman tomb that dates to the second century. The design …
Jableh جبلة
Jableh (جبلة) is a major coastal town about twenty five kilometers south of Lattakia (اللاذقية). Seldom visited by tourists, there is an …
al-Qardaha القرداحة
Promoted by the Ministry of Tourism as a mountain resort, al-Qardaha (القرداحة) is more well known as the home village of Syrian …
Amrit عمريت
Amrit (عمريت) was a Phoenician religious center, and in terms of the visible remains it is arguably the most impressive Phoenician site in …
al-Qaraya القريا
al-Qaraya (القريا) doesn’t have ancient ruins as many other nearby sites, but it has significant importance in Syria’s more recent history. al-Qaraya …
al-Seida Zeinab السيدة زينب
al-Seida Zeinab (السيدة زينب) is the most important Shia shrine in Syria, and a major site of pilgrimage for Shia Muslims from …
Yabrud يبرود
Yabrud (يبرود) is a sizeable town in the north of the Damascus Region (ريف دمشق), located southwest of al-Nabk (النبك) and north …
Souq Wadi Barada سوق وادي بردى
During the Roman period, an extensive network of roads was constructed to connect Syria’s major urban centers. Two of the most important …