Bostra

• The Ruins of Bostra are located in the Syrian town of Bosra and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Bostra and Petra alternated as capital of the Roman Province of Arabia Petraea.

History

• Bostra was connected to Damascus and the Red Sea by the Via Traiana Nova.
• It was the location of a Legionary Fortress between 106-c.400 CE for the following legions:
  • Legio VI Ferrata (106-135 CE)
  • Legio III Cyrenaica (c.120-127-c.400 CE)

Roman Ruins

• The Roman city of Bosra is a major archeological site containing multiple ruins:
  • Roman Theatre, almost intact.
  • The West Gate
  • Kharaba Roman Bridge (nearby)
  • Gemarrin Roman Bridge (nearby)

Museums

• Bosra Museum
  • It is located in the Roman Theatre of Bosra.
  • It holds a collection of artefacts excavated from Bosra including mosaics and tombstones.

Roman Roads

• Via Traiana Nova
  • Damascus-Bostra-Aqaba–Heliopolis.

Bostra Roman Ruins, Bosra