Bosra, once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2nd-century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques are found within its great walls.
- Country
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Region
- Asia
- Category
- Cultural
- Inscribed
- 1980
- UNESCO reference
- 22
- Area
- 116.2 ha
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