Block L2, Dura-Europos
Block L2, Dura-Europos is an archaeological site in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria. Block L2, Dura-Europos is situated nearby to the archaeological site Block L5, Dura-Europos, as well as near Dura-Europos synagogue.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Dura-Europos and Dura-Europos synagogue.
Dura-Europos
Photo: Heretiq, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Dura-Europos was a Hellenistic, Parthian, and Roman border city built on an escarpment 90 metres above the southwestern bank of the Euphrates river. It is located near the village of Salhiyé, in present-day Syria. Dura-Europos is situated 140 metres northeast of Block L2, Dura-Europos.
Dura-Europos synagogue
Synagogue
Photo: Marsyas, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Dura-Europos synagogue was an ancient Jewish synagogue discovered in 1932 at Dura-Europos, Syria. The synagogue contained a forecourt and house of assembly with painted walls depicting people and animals, and a Torah shrine in the western wall facing Jerusalem. Dura-Europos synagogue is situated 170 metres west of Block L2, Dura-Europos.
Temple of Zeus Theos
Archaeological site
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The Temple of Zeus Theos at Dura Europos was built in the second century AD and was among the most important sanctuaries of the city. The structure was located in the centre of the settlement. Temple of Zeus Theos is situated 310 metres northeast of Block L2, Dura-Europos.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gharanij.
Gharanij
Town
Gharanij is a Syrian town located in Abu Kamal District, Deir ez-Zor. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Gharanij had a population of 23,009 in the 2004 census. Gharanij is situated 3 km north of Block L2, Dura-Europos.
Block L2, Dura-Europos
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: city block of Dura-Europos labeled according to modern excavators‘ scheme
- Categories: insula, feature, ruins, cultural property, cultural heritage, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.7473° or 34° 44′ 50″ northLongitude
40.72867° or 40° 43′ 43″ eastOpen location code
8H62PPWH+WFOpenStreetMap ID
way 1367204348OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q116622030
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In Other Languages
“Block L2, Dura-Europos” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “القطاع L2,دورا أوروبوس”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Block L5, Dura-Europos and Christian Building.
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