Sitt er-Rum

Sitt er-Rum features ancient Byzantine structures including a church with intricate stonework and detailed architectural elements dating from the 5th century.

The settlement was established during the Byzantine era and remained inhabited until the early Middle Ages when it became part of the Dead Cities region.

The ruins demonstrate the architectural techniques and community organization methods of early Byzantine civilization in northern Syria through preserved buildings and monuments.

The archaeological site stands at 473 meters above sea level and can be reached through guided tours departing from the city of Aleppo.

The location contains both a Byzantine church and a Roman tomb, representing different historical periods within the same archaeological complex.

Location: Aleppo Governorate

Location: Dead Cities

GPS coordinates: 36.31072,36.83014

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15