UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1980
Ancient City of Bosra
This site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Overview
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.
About Ancient City of Bosra
The Ancient City of Bosra is an archaeological site located in the city of Bosra, Syria. The site illustrates the Roman, Byzantine and Muslim civilizations, and was inscribed by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites in 1980.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
(i)(iii)
Components(2 locations)
Details
- Countries
- Syrian Arab Republic
- ISO Codes
- SY
- Area
- 116.2 ha
- Coordinates
- 32.5192, 36.4842
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