We went straight to the Old Roman city after arriving Busra at around 13:35 hours. Alhamdullillah. Entering the city was free of charge, thus, Ahmed drove us in. Few minutes later, however, we decided to walk through the city to better enjoy the scene and feel the nostalgic sense of each single part of the city.
The walk had somehow or rather, reduced the naughty cholestrol level, the uric acid content in my blood and hopefully, enhanced our metabolism. Well, Busra that we knew; is an ancient city administratively belonging to the Daraa Governorate in southern Syria. It is a major archaeological site and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The settlement was first mentioned in the documents of Tutmose III and Akhenaton (14th century BC). Busra was the first Nabataean city in the 2nd century BC. The Nabataean Kingdom was conquered by Cornelius Palma, a general of Trajan, in 106. Exploring the city was a great opportunities for Afiq, Asri and Afi in enhancing their knowledge and sketching skills - creativity.
Under the Roman Empire, Busra was renamed Nova Trajana Bostra, and was the residence of the legio III Cyrenaica and capital of the Roman province Arabia Petraea. The city flourished and became a major metropolis at the juncture of several trade routes, including the Roman road to the Red Sea. The two Councils of Arabia were held at Bostra in 246 and 247 AD. The city was conquered by the Sassanid Persians in the early 7th century, but was finally captured by the forces of the Rashidun Caliphate under Khalid ibn Walid in the Battle of Busra in 634. Thereafter it was an Islamic possession. And, it is said that, Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) himself made his business trip to trade whatever he had with his first wife Sayeda Khadijah r.ah.
The above photos: M Afiq, 'Afi and the charming Syrian kid of the Old City of Busra. Subhanallah. Busra played an important part in the early life of the Prophet Muhammed saw (peace be upon him) as described in the entry for the Christian Monk, Bahira.
Today, Busra is a major archaeological site, containing ruins from Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim times, its main feature being the well-preserved Roman theatre. Alhamdullillah, praise only for Allah swt. We were very grateful that He has given us the time, wealth and strength to visit the one of the most significant place in the history of the great Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad saw and also his Companions. Seeing is believing and visiting it, was an indulging experience.
We went straight to the Old Roman city after arriving Busra at around 13:35 hours. Alhamdullillah. Entering the city was free of charge, thus, Ahmed drove us in. Few minutes later, however, we decided to walk through the city to better enjoy the scene and feel the nostalgic sense of each single part of the city.
The walk had somehow or rather, reduced the naughty cholestrol level, the uric acid content in my blood and hopefully, enhanced our metabolism. Well, Busra that we knew; is an ancient city administratively belonging to the Daraa Governorate in southern Syria. It is a major archaeological site and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The settlement was first mentioned in the documents of Tutmose III and Akhenaton (14th century BC). Busra was the first Nabataean city in the 2nd century BC. The Nabataean Kingdom was conquered by Cornelius Palma, a general of Trajan, in 106. Exploring the city was a great opportunities for Afiq, Asri and Afi in enhancing their knowledge and sketching skills - creativity.
Under the Roman Empire, Busra was renamed Nova Trajana Bostra, and was the residence of the legio III Cyrenaica and capital of the Roman province Arabia Petraea. The city flourished and became a major metropolis at the juncture of several trade routes, including the Roman road to the Red Sea. The two Councils of Arabia were held at Bostra in 246 and 247 AD. The city was conquered by the Sassanid Persians in the early 7th century, but was finally captured by the forces of the Rashidun Caliphate under Khalid ibn Walid in the Battle of Busra in 634. Thereafter it was an Islamic possession. And, it is said that, Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) himself made his business trip to trade whatever he had with his first wife Sayeda Khadijah r.ah.
The above photos: M Afiq, 'Afi and the charming Syrian kid of the Old City of Busra. Subhanallah. Busra played an important part in the early life of the Prophet Muhammed saw (peace be upon him) as described in the entry for the Christian Monk, Bahira.
Today, Busra is a major archaeological site, containing ruins from Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim times, its main feature being the well-preserved Roman theatre. Alhamdullillah, praise only for Allah swt. We were very grateful that He has given us the time, wealth and strength to visit the one of the most significant place in the history of the great Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad saw and also his Companions. Seeing is believing and visiting it, was an indulging experience.
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