Sweida, Southern Syria (SANA) – National excavation expedition working at different archeological sites in Sweida province unearthed a number of archeological finds dating back to Hellenistic, Byzantine, Nabatean and Roman ages.

Archeological discoveries at al-Najma Palace included pottery finds, rings, beads, lanterns, coins, jars, bronze bracelets and golden earrings, Director of Sweida Antiquities Department Wasim al-Shaarani said.

He added that the expedition also uncovered remnants of 2 perpendicular walls to the west of Sweida Theatre, under the Byzantine floor of houses scattered to the northwest of the small theatre (Odeon).

At Tel al-Ahmar archeological site, remnants of stone foundation to the southwest of the archeological cavern were discovered as well as stone steps carved into the rock leading to the carven, dating back to the Nabatean period.

Beads and pottery lanterns and jars dating back to the Byzantine age were also found during excavation works at al-Ghariya graveyard.

Archeological finds at Tel Debah Breika included stone, flint and pottery instruments.

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