Wadi ar Raqiq

Wadi ar Raqiq is a locality in , . Wadi ar Raqiq is situated near the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Ancient City of Bosra and Bosra Amphitheatre.

Archaeological site
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The is an archaeological site located in the city of , . The site illustrates the Roman, Byzantine and Muslim civilizations, and was inscribed by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites in 1980.

Theater building
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The Roman Theatre at Bosra is a large Roman theatre in , in the in south-western Syria.

Mosque
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The Al-Omari Mosque of Bosra is a in the Roman of , , a World Heritage Site. The mosque was founded by Caliph Umar, who led the Muslim conquest of Syria in 636 CE, and it was completed in 721 CE by Caliph Yazid II.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bosra.

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, officially known Busra al-Sham, is an ancient town in . Due to being a major archaeological site, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wadi ar Raqiq

Latitude
32.53056° or 32° 31′ 50″ north
Longitude
36.47778° or 36° 28′ 40″ east
Open location code
8G4RGFJH+64
Open­Street­Map ID
node 573510971
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to German—“Wadi ar Raqiq” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Wadi az Za`tari and Jemrin.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Hamman Manjak and Roman Temple.

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