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Jabal Zawiya, Syria
Hidden gem

Jabal Zawiya

The limestone massif

Jabal Zawiya · Idlib

Overview

An upland of limestone ridges, olive terraces and dozens of archaeological sites, forming the southern part of the region known for the Dead Cities.

Why visit

  • Archaeology in every direction
  • Olive-terrace landscapes
  • Walking between ancient villages

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

Matched by proximity, category and historical era.

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