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Hosn Suleiman (حصن سليمان)

Hosn Suleiman حصن سليمان

Hosn Suleiman (حصن سليمان) is a magnificent ancient temple complex located in a remote stretch of mountains. Although this had been a …

al-Sanamein (الصنمين)

al-Sanamein الصنمين

The small Roman temple in al-Sanamein (الصنمين) makes for an easy half-day excursion from Damascus. The temple, built with the black basalt …

Shahba (شهبا)

Shahba شهبا

Shahba (شهبا) is one of the most unique and best preserved Roman cities in the whole of Syria. The modern city largely keeps …

Qanawat (قنوات)

Qanawat قنوات

Qanawat (قنوات) is perhaps the most impressive site in the region of al-Suweida (السويداء). It was a major city in Roman times …

Salim (سليم)

Salim سليم

Salim (سليم) is a small Druze village located on the main road between al-Suweida (السويداء) and Shahba (شهبا). The settlement, originally Nabatean, was …

Atil (عتيل)

Atil عتيل

Atil (عتيل) is a small Druze village located just east of the main road between al-Suweida (السويداء) and Shahba (شهبا). The village …

Sia (سيع)

Sia سيع

Sia (سيع) was once the site of a significant Roman temple, though what remains leaves much to the imagination. Little remains intact aside …

al-Dumeir (الضمير)

al-Dumeir الضمير

al-Dumeir (الضمير) is a modern town with a well-preserved Roman temple said to date from the 3rd century. The town itself is otherwise …