Syria

35 CE
Saul of Tarsus converts to Christianity, becomes Apostle Paul
161 CE
Roman Syria invaded by the Parthians
230
House-church and synagogue of Dura Europos are constructed and decorated with murals
1922
Franz Cumont publishes the first archaeological reports on the site, identifying it as Dura-Europos. A temple is uncovered before renewed hostilities in the area close it to archaeology.
1928-37
Excavations at Dura Europos