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Bostra

 modern Busra al-Sham

Ruined city, southwestern Syria. Lying south of Damascus, it was first a Nabataean city and was later conquered by the Romans (see Roman Republic and Empire) under Trajan. It was the capital of the Roman province of Arabia and served as a fortress east of the Jordan River. It became the see of a bishop early in the 4th century AD but fell to the Muslims in the 7th century. Crusaders captured the city in the 12th century but failed to hold it, and it quickly fell into decline. It is the site of monumental remains of temples, triumphal arches, aqueducts, churches, and mosques.
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Chairwoman of the Department of Antiquities in the city of Bosra Wafaa al-Audi said that the French expedition detected the northern curve of the Church and unveiled the foundations of the private bathroom of the Trajan Palace from the south.
Trajan Palace, Headquarters of Archbishop by Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
Byline: MARTIN KELLY PENNY'S Gift could be aimed at the Stan James 1000 Guineas next spring after proving a cut above at Listed level in the EBF Igloos Bosra Sham Fillies' Stakes at Newmarket yesterday, writes MARTIN KELLY.
Horse Racing: Hannon eyes up Gift for Guineas by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
In an episode replicated in 1997, when the elegant Gucci loafer was on the other foot with Bosra Sham, Lewis found all the trouble going before extricating his mount too late for her finishing kick to play a part.
Cecil ready to add another chapter to the legend; ECLIPSE POWERBASES by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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