Gates of Homs, Ancient city gates in Homs, Syria.
The Gates of Homs system consisted of seven monumental entrances built into the fortified walls that encircled the medieval city.
The Abbasid dynasty constructed the seven gates, including Bab al-Souq, Bab Tadmur, and Bab al-Dirayb, which served as control points for commerce and defense.
Each gate represented different aspects of city life, with Bab al-Souq leading to markets, Bab Tadmur connecting to Palmyra, and Bab Hud near a religious mausoleum.
Only three of the original gates remain standing today: Bab Tadmor, Bab Hud, and Bab al-Dreib, following Ottoman-era demolitions in the 19th century.
The gates reveal the engineering capabilities of medieval Syrian architects who integrated black basalt stone into their defensive architectural designs.
GPS coordinates: 34.72319,36.71446
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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