13 Questions
The first citadel complex established by the Greeks lies across a ______ of 360oj
wadi
The new massive in scale. In addition , there consists of stonework ______
sector
The citadel is the site of three Roman ______ of the city
baths
The northern gate of Rassafa is described as 'the best preserved products of Roman architecture'.
False
The centralized church in Rassafa reflects the Byzantine love for geometric shapes in church architecture.
True
The remains of several palaces, including the Palace of Hisham, can be seen in Rassafa.
True
Rassafa, also known as Sergiopolis, is located in the desert between Aleppo and Damascus.
False
Rassafa was primarily known and gained significance during the Byzantine times.
True
The Church of St. Sergius was the focal point of religious pilgrimage in the last decades of the Roman period.
False
The settlement of Rassafa declined and became deserted after the Umayyad dynasty collapsed.
False
Rassafa is mainly known for its vast underground water cisterns.
True
Rassafa's main monuments are built of a Gypseous stone with black crystalline inclusions.
False
Rassafa withstood the Persian invasion of Syria in 450 AD under Chosroes I.
True
Test your knowledge about the first citadel complex established by the Greeks across a wadi, featuring Roman baths and massive stonework. Explore the historical and architectural aspects of this ancient site.
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