| Daraa درعا |
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  Daraa
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| Coordinates: 32°37′N 36°6′E / 32.617°N 36.1°E | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Daraa Governorate |
| District | Daraa District |
| Government | |
| - Governor | Nabil Omran |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 75,500 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Area code(s) | 15 |
| Website | eDaraa |
Daraa (Arabic: درعا), also Dera ("fortress", compare Dura-Europos), is a city in southwestern Syria, near the border with Jordan. It is the capital of Daraa Governorate. The city is located at about 32°37′31″N 36°6′22″E / 32.62528°N 36.10611°E.
Located 100 km south of Damascus is the city of Daraa, which is the capital of Daraa governorate, known throughout history as the Horan region.
The city of Daraa is an ancient city dating back to the Canaanites. It was mentioned in Egyptian Hieroglyphic tablets at the time of the Pharaoh Thutmos III between 1490 and 1436 BC. It was known in those days as the city of Atharaa, and was later mentioned in the Old Testament as Idraai.
The city is now located on the Damascus-Amman highway and is used as a stopping station for travelers. Located in the city itself are a few ruins like the caves and ancient dwellings, the Roman Amphitheater, and the old Oumari mosque which is of some architectural significance, dating back to the Umayyad and Ayyubid eras. As for the outskirts of Daraa, the main point of interest is the magnificent amphitheater at Bosra.
It is considered to be one of the most ancient cities in Syria which is still attached to the traditional folklore.
References
- Westermann, Großer Atlas zur Weltgeschichte (in German)
- Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Chapter LXXX
External links
- eDaraa The First Complete website for Daraa news and services
- Official Site of Daraa Governorate (Arabic)
- www.daraa.net (Arabic)
Coordinates: 32°37′31″N 36°6′22″E / 32.62528°N 36.10611°E
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