Shahba (Philippopolis)
A Roman city founded by an emperor
Shahba · As-SuwaydaHalf day
Overview
A planned Roman city in the volcanic highlands, laid out on a grid with gates, a theatre, baths and celebrated floor mosaics displayed on site.
Why visit
- Roman mosaics of exceptional quality
- Complete grid plan still legible in the streets
- Basalt Roman architecture
History
Historical background
Founded in the third century CE and named after the emperor Philip the Arab, who came from the town.
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Things to see and do
Things to see
- · The mosaic museum
- · Roman gates
- · Theatre and baths
Related places
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Nearby
- As-Suwayda · 17 km
- Bosra al-Sham · 40 km
- Bab Sharqi · 78 km
- Straight Street · 79 km
- Khan As'ad Pasha · 79 km
- Bab Touma · 79 km
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