Daraa :
Located 100 km south of Damascus is the city of Daraa,
which is the capital of Daraa governorate, known throughout
history as the Horan region.
The History of
Daraa
The city of Daraa is an ancient city dating back to the
Canaanites. It was mentioned in Egyptian Hieroglyphic
tablets at the time of the Pharoah Thutmos III between 1490
and 1436 BC. It was known in those days as the city of
Atharaa, and was later mentioned in the Old Testament as
Idraai.
The city is now located on the Damascus-Amman highway and
is used as a stopping station for travelers. Located in the
city itself are a few ruins like the caves and ancient
dwellings, the Roman Amphitheater, and the old Oumari
mosque which is of some architectural significance, dating
back to the Umayyad and Ayyubid eras.
As for the outskirts of Daraa, the main point of interest
is the magnificent amphitheater at Bosra
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