Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Babisqa, a village located in the Jebel Barisha region of northwestern Syria, is a significant archaeological site characterized by its well-preserved Byzantine structures. The site, part of the Dead Cities, features two notable churches, the Markianos Church, and the Saint Sergius Church, with construction dating back to the 4th and 7th centuries CE respectively. Additionally, Babisqa boasts public baths, the only certain baths in the region, and a marketplace constructed in 547 CE. These remnants reveal the architectural and community planning styles of the Byzantine era. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, Babisqa offers insight into the early post-classical period's religious and civic life. Despite its archaeological significance, the site has been affected by contemporary conflicts due to its proximity to the Syrian-Turkish border.
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