Places worth the detour in Gharanij
14 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Gharanij, Syria, across 2 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (13). Best known: Dura-Europos. 11 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 14, ranked 14
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Dura-Europos synagogue
Ruins & the uncanny · 2nd century · Notable
An ancient synagogue uncovered at Dura-Europos, Syria, in 1932. The last phase of construction was dated by an Aramaic inscription to 244 AD, making it one of…
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3.Christian Building, Dura-Europos
Ruins & the uncanny · 3rd century · Notable
Structure located in block M8 at Dura-Europos (Syria), converted from house to Christian worship space
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4.Temple of Bêl
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Temple building located on the northwest side of Dura-Europos, Syria
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5.Mithraeum, Dura-Europos
Ruins & the uncanny · 2nd century · Hidden gem
Temple to Mithras discovered in the ruins at Dura-Europos Syria
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7.Temple of Atargatis
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Temple located in block H2 at Dura-Europos, situated next to the Temple of Artemis
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8.Temple in Block X7
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Small temple located to the northeast inside the military sector at Dura-Europos
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9.Temple of Adonis, Dura-Europos
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Temple attributed to the cult of Adonis, but also housing the God Apollo and the Goddess Atargatis, on Block L5, Dura-Europos, Syria.
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10.Temple of Zeus Megistos
Ruins & the uncanny · 2nd century BC · Hidden gem
Temple located in block C4 at Dura-Europos
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11.Roman Military Palace
Built landmarks · 3rd century · Hidden gem
Former Ancient Roman palace in Dura-Europos
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12.Temple of Gadde, Dura-Europos, Syria
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Temple at Dura-Europos dedicated to the Gad of Dura & the God Malakbel. Situated on Block H1, Dura-Europos, Syria
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13.Temple of Artemis Azzanathkona
Ruins & the uncanny · 1st century · Hidden gem
Sacred space located in block E7 at Dura-Europos
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14.Temple of Zeus Kyrios/Baal-Shamin
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Temple building located on the southwest side of Dura-Europos
