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Ancient City of Bosra

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Ancient City of Bosra

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.

Date inscribed: 1980.0

Area in hectares: 116,2

Category specified: Cultural

State: Syrian Arab Republic

Region: Arab States

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