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Fafertin, Syria

Fafterin is one of the Dead Cities of northern Syria. It is notable for being home to the second-oldest church in Syria (after Dura Europos), dating from 372 AD.

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Quick Facts on Fafertin

Site Information
Names:Fafertin
Categories:churches; city ruins
Dates:372
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:36.320809° N, 36.905898° E
Address:Syria
Lodging:View hotels near Fafertin
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References

  1. Lonely Planet Syria and Lebanon, p. 200.

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Fafertin, one of the oldest dated churches in Syria (inscription of AD 372). Only the semi-domed apse... © monsyr

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