Doura Europoos   The Euphrates At-Thawra Rasafeh Raqqa Deir Ezzor Doura Europos Mari   More particularly you will notice the "Palmyra Gate", the only one that opened towards the plateau (the two others were oriented towards the river). From there started the main artery of the city. The synagogue, founded at the end of the 2nd century or early in the 3rd century, was leaning against the wall, at the left of the Palmyra Gate. It was still decorated with paintings probably executed between 245 and 256. Towards the city center, 300 m. from the Palmyra Gate, there is the temple of Artemis Nanaya, a vast sanctuary more of Babylonian than Hellenistic type, and opposite, the temple of Astargatis near a meeting place for the merchants and leaders of Palmyranian caravans. The citadel, built on a rocky hill, has been partly destroyed by floods, but its impressive walls on the city side flanked with powerful towers are still standing.   Previous
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