Syrian excavation expedition working at different archaeological sites in Sweida province (south of the country) unearthed a number of archaeological finds dating back to Hellenistic, Byzantine, Nabatean and Roman ages.
Archaeological discoveries at al-Najma Palace included pottery finds, rings, beads, lanterns, coins, jars, bronze bracelets and golden earrings, Director of Sweida Antiquities Department Wasim al-Shaarani said.
He added that the expedition also uncovered remnants of 2 perpendicular walls to the west of Sweida Theatre, under the Byzantine floor of houses scattered to the northwest of the small theatre (Odeon).
At Tel al-Ahmar archaeological site, remnants of stone foundation to the southwest of the archaeological cavern were discovered as well as stone steps carved into the rock leading to the carven.
Beads and pottery lanterns and jars dating back to the Byzantine age were found during excavation works at al-Ghariya graveyard.
Archaeological finds at Tel Debah Breika included stone, flint and pottery instruments.
Source: Global Arab Network [August 27, 2010]