Landmarks and Sites – مجلة السويداء الفكرية الرقمية

Al-Hajali, Waddah. Field documentation, 2026 1. Introduction The southern region of Swaida is particularly rich in basaltic architecture, whose use dates back to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The endurance of these structures through the centuries stands as a testament to the strength and…

Landmarks and Sites by Editor March 1, 2026

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The Ruins of Miyamas in the Countryside of Swaida: Transformation from Pagan Temples to a Christian Church

Waddah Al-Hajali Introduction: The Importance of the Archaeological Site of Miyamas The town of Miyamas in the southern countryside of As-Suwayda contains a religious complex of great importance in the history of religious architecture in southern Syria. This complex consists of a…

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SALKHAD CASTLE IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD

Gharz-Aldin Mohanad ( mohanad.gharzalden@gmail.com ) (Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary) „Land adjacent to the land of Hawran from the outskirts of Damascus. a fortified fortress and a large nice state, attributed to the wine.” (Yāqūt al-Ḥamawī, Muʿjam al-Buldān, vol. 3, p. 401) In this…

Landmarks and Sites by Editor December 28, 2025

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Al-Mashqouq: A Comprehensive Historical and Archaeological Study

Prepared and Documented by: Wadaah Al Hajaly . Introduction Al-Mashqouq village represents a living model of human settlement history in Jabal al-Arab, where successive civilizations have left their mark from the Stone Age to the modern era. This report aims to document the…