UNESCO World HeritageHidden gem
Al-Bara
Pyramid tombs among the olives
Jabal Zawiya · Idlib
Overview
An extensive late-antique settlement in Jabal Zawiya with churches, houses and distinctive pyramid-roofed tombs scattered among modern olive groves.
Why visit
- Pyramid tombs unique to the region
- Ruins woven into working farmland
- Long walking routes between sites
History
Historical background
Al-Bara is part of the Ancient Villages of Northern Syria, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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