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Golan Slopes, Syria
Hidden gem

Golan Slopes

Volcanic hills and open pasture

Golan Slopes · Quneitra

Overview

The western slopes of the Quneitra region rise through basalt hills, seasonal streams and grazing land, with long views west and archaeological remains scattered across the plateau.

Why visit

  • Open volcanic pasture landscapes
  • Spring wildflowers
  • Very few visitors

Historical layers

Periods recorded for this place in the DAHAB database. Open any period for its full history.

  1. Romanc. 64 BCE–395 CE
  2. Byzantinec. 395–636 CE
  3. Modern Syria1918–today

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