Bosra

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Introducing Bosra

The brooding black basalt town of Bosra (or Bosra ash-Sham), with its impressive, imposing citadel and one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in existence, is a must-do experience. The Nabataean capital in the 1st century BC and the capital of the Roman Province of Arabia from AD 106, Bosra has multiple layers of architectural history, making it one of Syria’s most engaging sights. As there is little else to see in town, a day trip from Damascus leaves ample time for most travellers to take in everything at a leisurely pace.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: Travel Advice about Syria: Damascus-Palmyra-Aleppo

    by indus 30 May 2012

    Back in 2005 while I was in Bloemfontein, I happened to spend time frequently at public library and found for the very first time a biograph…
  2. indus avatar
    RE: Travel Advice about Syria: Damascus-Palmyra-Aleppo

    by indus 29 May 2012

    Thanks for the info. I got two more questions. What kind of place is Bosra and whether a day trip possible to it from Damascus. Second,…
  3. indus avatar
    Travel Advice about Syria: Damascus-Palmya-Aleppo

    by indus 28 May 2012

    Hi I will be in Syria for 6 days on June 28 with a group of pilgrims, visiting Syria first and then Iraq and Iran. Our itinerary does…

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