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Qanawat, Syria
Hidden gem

Qanawat

Temples among oak and water

Qanawat · As-Suwayda

Overview

An ancient town above As-Suwayda with Roman temple remains and a basilica complex, set among oak trees and running water.

Why visit

  • Ruins in a green, watered setting
  • Roman and early Christian buildings together
  • Cool highland air

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

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