Burqush

Syria / Damaskus / Qatana /
 temple, memorial, church, interesting place

on the top of a peak almost 1600meters high, you will find the remains of a Roman Temple area (1./2. Century), that became a bycantine monastery with basilca 6th century. Though ruined, most probably due to earthquakes, the site is still very impressive. Whether it can be visited or not is dependent on the permit of military authorities as it
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Coordinates:   33°27'58"N   35°59'20"E
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