Necropolis of Emesa, Homs

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The necropolis of Emesa, also known as the necropolis of Tell Abu Sabun, was an ancient necropolis of modern-day Homs, in Syria. Excavations begun in August 1936 uncovered a total of 22 tombs before the greater part of this necropolis was made to disappear by 1952 in order to build the municipal stadium known today as Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium. Among the artifacts found in these tombs was the Emesa helmet. The Tomb of Sampsigeramus, of which the remains had been blown up c. 1911 by the Ottoman authorities so as to make room for an oil depot, had also belonged to the necropolis. ()

Coordinates: 34°43'48"N, 36°41'52"E

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Necropolis of Emesa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, Citadel of Homs, Al-Atassi Mosque, Great Mosque of al-Nuri.

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