Bosra—The Most 👍Impressive and 👍Well-Preserved Roman Theater

📍 [About Bosra] Bosra served as the northern capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, with written records dating back to 14th-century BC Egyptian steles. In 106 AD, Bosra was incorporated into the Roman Empire and served as the capital of the Roman province of Arabia. During the Byzantine period, Bosra was a major frontier market where Arab caravans gathered, and the Arab bishops attended the Council of Antioch here. During the Arab expansion, Bosra was the first Byzantine city entered by the Arabs in 634 AD. In 1980, Bosra was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for its ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods. The city also features Nabatean and Roman monuments, Christian churches, mosques, and religious schools. 📝 [Private Car Hire] From DAMASCUS, the cost for a private car is 200 USD. Since there were five of us and one person had to catch a flight, we ended up hiring a private car from a Chinese service for 900 RMB, but without a guide, and due to time constraints, we only visited the well-preserved Bosra Roman Theater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site +0.5, the other 0.5 to be visited next time. 😄 [Travel Experience] The journey from Damascus takes one and a half to two hours one way. There was no传说中的🪖escort accompanying the tour, but we did see many 🪖patrolling the roads and large abandoned mansions along the way. The Roman theater is remarkably well-preserved, and the immediate impression is one of grandeur, so vast! This Roman theater, built in the 2nd century AD, is truly rare in its architectural grandeur, exquisite decorative carvings, and stunning acoustics, not to be missed. #WorldHeritage #AncientRomanTheater