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Ancient City of Bosra

Syrian Arab Republic
Date of Inscription: 1980
Criteria: (i)(iii)(vi)
Governorate of Deraa
N32 31 5.016 E36 28 54.012
Ref: 22

Brief Description

Bosra, once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2nd-century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques are found within its great walls.

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