Bosra is an ancient city mentioned in 14th century BC Egyptian sources. A key Nabatean city, it became the prosperous provincial capital of the Roman province of Arabia Petraea following the dissolvement of the Nabatean kingdom. [1]

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.

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 is inscribed by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage. [1]

The ruins of Ancient Bosra are among the most spectacular historic remains in Syria. Among the sites to see in Bosra is the incredible 2nd century AD Bosra Theatre along with a host of Nabatean, Roman, Byzantine and early Muslim structures.

Apr 13, 2019 · For ancient Bosra’s main streets, gateways and much of its public and religious architecture remain — including Gateway of the Winds, Bosra’s western entrance, its Nabatean Gateway to the east and the pinnacle of Bosra’s ancient architecture — its Roman theatre.

Mar 24, 2019 · Bosra lies 140km south of Damascus and was from ancient times the chief city of the fertile Hauran plain. The city’s history stretches back to the second millennium BC. In its time, Bosra has been a Nabataean trade capital and a Roman provincial town — after Palmyra the second most important city in Roman Syria.

Bostra, ruined Syrian city, 67 miles (108 km) south of Damascus. First a Nabataean city, it was conquered by the Roman emperor Trajan, made the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, and served as a key Roman fortress east of the Jordan River. The city eventually achieved the title metropolis under the Roman emperor Philip, a native of the city.

Dec 18, 2024 · Bosra, located in the southern region of modern-day Syria, is an ancient city with a legacy that spans thousands of years. Once a bustling hub of trade and culture, Bosra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its remarkably preserved Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic architecture.

Since 1980, the ancient city of Bosra has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The city stands on a basalt plateau. This black rock long used for constructing buildings decays into a rich clay soil ideal for crops. Bosra enjoyed a long period of prosperity.

Bosra has a long and storied history, passing from one conquering empire to another like a family heirloom. Nabateans to Romans, Romans to Byzantines, Byzantines to Sassanians and back again before falling to the first caliphate just two years after the death of Muhammad.