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…
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…
