World Heritage Identification Number: 22
World Heritage since: 1980
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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The Ancient City of Bosra: A Testimony to Civilizational Interplay
The Ancient City of Bosra, nestled in the verdant valleys of southern Syria, stands as a remarkable testament to the interplay of various civilizations that have shaped human history. Inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1980, this archaeological treasure trove offers a captivating glimpse into the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: 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.Additional Site Details
Area: 116.2 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 32.5191666667 , 36.4841666667
