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Darra, Syria is one of the finest places that adds on to the charm of your trip to the country. If you are planning for a vacation in Syria, make sure that your itinerary includes Darra. It is a Muhafazet that serves as the gateway to the southern parts of the country. The city of Darra, Syria is bordered by Damascus in the north, Jordan in the south, the Golan heights in the west and the city of Djebal Al- Arab in the east. Following are some of the important information about Darra, Syria.

The city of Darra in Syria is located in the southwestern parts of the country. One of the most important cities in Syria, Darra is ancient Syrian city. Throughout the history, Darra, Syria is known as "Horan". The earliest marks of human civilization in Darra dates back to the first bronze age, around 2800 B.C. Spanning an area of 4,600 square kilometers, the city has been the seat of the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Armenians. Some of the other inhabitants of Darra, Syria include the Greeks, the Byzantine, the Romans, the Grassanites and people of the Arab Islamic civilization.

If you are planning for a trip to the major tourist destinations in Syria, do not forget to include Darra. The weather in Syria often tends to extreme and Darra is no exception. The relatively cool clime of the city makes it a hub of tourism in Syria. The city of Darra, Syria is renowned for its mineral water. An area named Al-Yadudeh is the fountainhead of the famous mineral water. Darra, Syria is one place that you should not miss under any circumstances. Darra lies in the state of Syria and therefore it is well connected by all the major means of transport.

If you are traveling from the capital city of Damascus in Syria, you need to travel 100 kilometers south. The origin of the name Darra is a Canaanite word mentioned by the Pharaoh ThutmoseIII. There are a number of attractions in Darra that draw a large number of admirers. You can visit various caves and ancient dwellings, the Roman Amphitheater, the ruins of Roman Baths and the old Oumari Mosque.

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