🧿 Jebel Khalid

Syria · Asia · 36.36°N, 38.17°E

Jebel Khalid is an archaeological site in modern Syria. Australian excavations starting in 1986 discovered the remains of a Hellenistic, Seleucid town perhaps founded by Seleucus I Nicator. The town flourished till around 70 BC and was then abandoned. The ancient name is not yet known for sure. Due to the political situation in Syria the excavations stopped in 2010.

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Quick facts

Country	Syria
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	36.36°N, 38.17°E · view on map

Jebel Khalid is located in Syria, in Asia.

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Abila Lysaniou · Ain Dara (archaeological site) · Al-Ahmadiyah · Al-Dumayr · Al-Jarud · Al-Mushannaf · Al-Rahba · Al-Rawda (tell) · Amrit · Androna.

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