Apamea
Apamea is located on the right bank of the Orontes river about 55 km to the north west of Hama. It overlooks the Ghab valley and was built by Seleucus Nicator, the first king of the Seleucids in Syria in 300 BC. He named it after his parisian wife, Afamea.
Very interesting buildings and photos. The light is great.
Posted by: Ahamed | Dec 08, 2005 at 04:24 AM
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh! lovely! syria sure is a wonderful country...
Posted by: karosh | Dec 19, 2005 at 04:04 AM
Wow!
Apamea!
I have been there about 5 years ago. I walked this long long colonnade. :-)
Posted by: tetsu | Feb 25, 2006 at 04:29 AM
Sure syria sure is a wonderful country.
Posted by: Alaa | Apr 26, 2006 at 05:25 AM
Great Pictures! Looking in from Canada. Can you please tell me, do you have any relations with the Najjar family in Deraa? I am interested in my family history. My father was Walid Najjar and his father was Abdul Azziz Najjar, his wife was Fatima. Any information would be appreciated.
Posted by: Leila | Apr 29, 2006 at 09:53 AM
my boyfriend's working at the palmyra ruins tourist info ctr and he gave me loads of pics of the ruins. it is without a doubt, beautiful. :)
Posted by: Nisa_Rk | May 01, 2006 at 05:36 PM