These excavations focused on the southern apse of the Early Roman Basilica and the later theatre constructed in the Severan period.

Interestingly, the researchers found that the basilica’s marble architectural features date to the late second century A.D., when the Severan dynasty ruled the Roman Empire.

The visible remains at ancient Sebastia include Roman tombs, a Hellenistic tower, a Severan basilica, and the Herodion gate towers at the entrance of a colonnaded street with 6000 columns on both ...

The tours start from Al Shami Wadi in north Sebastia, moving towards Al Masodiyah, and then through all the area’s tourist spots. The visible remains at ancient Sebastia include Roman tombs, a ...