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The Dead Cities of
northern Syria are scattered Roman and
Byzantine settlements
and villages in the region between
Aleppo city and Antioch.
Around 820 sites which forms
venerable ruins and
signs of a brilliant civilization.
St. Simeon
Cathedral
Name
Stylites from Greek “
stylo “ a pillar.
Location
Approx. 42 km north –
west of Aleppo, 265 km from the hotel
History
A pilgrimage cathedral
of the 5th century A.D. dedicated
To St.Simeon the
stylites, the pioneer of the stylites A monk who continued to
preach from the top of a pillar till he died in 459 after 42 years of
ascetic hermits’ life. Monasteries, hostels and bazars were built
around the cathedral which was visited by many of the world’s
powerful and humble
alike, sometimes thousands at a time, all seeking a cure for their
souls . |
