Necropolis of Emesa, Ancient necropolis in Homs, Syria.
The necropolis contains twenty-two excavated tombs, with foundations and structures built using local black basalt stone near the Orontes River.
Archaeological excavations in 1936 revealed multiple burial chambers, but much of the site was replaced by Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium in 1952.
The tombs contain artifacts displaying Parthian-Iranian influences, including silver masks, parade weapons, and the notable Emesa helmet from the first century.
The archaeological site requires advanced permission for visits, and local authorities maintain restricted access due to its location in a sensitive area.
A monumental funerary tower, built for Caius Julius Sampsigeramus in 78 AD, featured distinctive pyramid caps and detailed column engravings.
Location: Homs
GPS coordinates: 34.72989,36.69789
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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