Syria

Androna

Byzantine fortified city in the Syrian semi-desert

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Androna, also known as al-Andarin (Arabic: الأندرين), is a Byzantine site spread over a vast area at the edges of the semi-desert, about 25 kilometers beyond the more well-known Byzantine site of Qasr Ibn Wardan.

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Defensive Structures

Defensive WallsFortresses
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Public Baths
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Churches
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Vineyards
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Food Production and Processing Features

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Country

Syria

Coordinates

35.53° N, 37.36° E