Dir-Qala

Dir-Qala is an archaeological site containing stone structures and building remains scattered across a hilly area. The ruins show foundations, walls, and scattered objects that tell you about how the area was settled and used over time.

The site was settled during the Byzantine period when the Eastern Roman Empire controlled the region. The settlement was eventually abandoned, and people reused the stones from the ruins for later buildings.

The name reflects local traditions and remains connected to how people in the region remember their past. Walking through the ruins today, you can see how communities organized their living spaces and adapted to the landscape around them.

You can reach the site on foot, but there are no facilities on the grounds, so bring water and sun protection. The terrain and weather conditions change with the seasons, so wear sturdy shoes and plan your visit accordingly.

The layers of the ruins clearly show how building techniques changed over the centuries. These differences between older and newer construction methods tell the story of how people adapted and improved their skills over time.