Tell Shihab
تل شهاب
A town and archaeological site on the Yarmouk River, historically known for its old bridge that formed a strategic crossing across the valley.
The town of Tell Shihab sits on the banks of the Yarmouk River in Daraa governorate, historically known for its strategic location at an important crossing point across the river valley, making it a site of military and commercial importance across different eras of the region's history.
The town became known for its old bridge crossing the Yarmouk River, a crossing used for many centuries to connect the areas on both sides of the valley, and the site witnessed various historical events, including battles during the Crusades, when the area was part of the front lines between Islamic and Crusader forces in the Levant.
The site retains scattered archaeological remains reflecting multiple historical layers, alongside the stunning mountainous nature surrounding the Yarmouk valley, giving visitors an experience combining historical exploration with enjoying the natural scenery of southern Syria.
Tell Shihab remains a site worth the attention of those interested in military history and the historical geography of the Hauran region and southern Syria in general.
For the visitor
Location: 32.7167, 35.8500 · Open on the map
Photos
Photos: Abdullah hreden — via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) · Institut Français Du Proche-Orient (ifpo), Armée Du Levant — via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY)
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