“Ateel” The charm of well-fortified site

An old inhabited village in Sweida city, Ateel is protected by its unique architectural art. Its name gives her a historical importance that means the strong well-fortified site.

ATEEL is known of its civilized heritage that presents a creative story about the archeological sites and historical landmarks. These sites which date back to the Nabataean Age in the first century B.C. are a witness for many successive civilizations, with its churches and mosques which were converted from temples in the Roman era.

The village most important archeological sites are the two temples. The north one was built in the second century A.D by the leader Karacala, and used by people for a long time. The history of the site is explained in writings in the Roman language on the right side of the temple entrance.

The southern temple registered as a historical monument, was built in 152 A.D. Until now, one can see the columns of its gate, parts of its rooms and the sides of the temple that were decorated with unmatched wonderful architectural and botanical shapes.

Archeologists referred to the distinct construction plan of the two temples and the long road linking them across the village from south to north.

Khaled falhoot