Ancient City of Bosra

布斯拉古城

🇮🇹 Syrian Arab Republic📅 1980 Inscribed

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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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An ancient city first mentioned in the Amarna Letters (14th century B.C.).

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Home to one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, dating from the reign of Emperor Trajan (2nd century AD).

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Contains numerous historical monuments reflecting the transitions from Roman, Christian, to Islamic civilizations—including early churches, mosques (like the Al-Omari Mosque), madrasas, and the site where Bahira is said to have foretold Muhammad’s prophethood.