Syria

St. George's (Deir Mar Jirjis) is a Greek Orthodox monastery in northwestern Syria's "Valley of the Christians." Its crypt contains a 13th-century chapel.

This world-class museum displays important finds from excavations throughout Syria, most notably the world's first alphabet (from Ugarit) and 2nd-century frescoes from the synagogue of Dura Europos.

Al-Bara (also called Bara) is the most extensive of the Dead Cities of northern Syria and one of the last to be abandoned.

This Turkish-style mosque complex was designed by the great architect Sinan on order of Sulieman the Magnificent, and therefore looks much like a mosque you would see in Istanbul.

The Monastery of Mar Mousa al-Habashi is an active monastery in the Syrian mountains that dates from the 6th century. It was founded by St.

The ruins of Jerada include extensive remains of upper-class houses, a 6-story watchtower and a 5th-century Byzantine cathedral.

"When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him." (Mt 8:34) A Byzantine complex called Hamat Gader was built over the hot springs nearby.

This was a major Hellenistic city and home to an important spring.