There is fear of further deterioration to the site due to severe damage to the western courtyard adjacent to Bosra’s 2 nd century Roman theatre and to parts of the Ayyubid citadel, which surrounds it.

The Telegraph reported that President Bashar Assad’s forces attacked rebels situated in the town of Bosra, damaging an ancient citadel and a 2nd-century Roman theater within it.

into later fortifications to create a strong citadel guarding the road to Damascus represents a unique architectural achievement. The remains of the 6th century basilica of the martyrs Sergios, ...

"There is fear of further deterioration to the site due to severe damage to the western courtyard adjacent to Bosra's 2nd century Roman theatre and to parts of the Ayyubid citadel, which surrounds ...

a panoramic citadel, and a unique mosque, alongside temples, baths, and ancient city walls. During Roman rule in the second century AD, Bosra rose to prominence as the regional capital.

“We read articles about ancient civilizations, the disappearance and destruction of their monuments, but in Bosra we found a ... and we found in the citadel a Roman theater surrounded by Islamic ...

Masalma said no major damage was done to the citadel or theatre. The fight for control of Bosra al-Sham, however, left heavy damage in other parts of the town. Medics said government forces also ...

Bosra's historic sites include a citadel built around a second century Roman amphitheatre. The area was the capital of the Roman province of Arabia. Syria's southwestern corner is of strategic ...

a panoramic citadel, and a unique mosque, alongside temples, baths, and ancient city walls. During Roman rule in the second century AD, Bosra rose to prominence as the regional capital.