Hotels in Idlib
UNESCO Dead Cities, vast olive groves, and ancient archaeological sites.
Idlib
Idlib is home to Syria's UNESCO-listed Dead Cities — remarkably well-preserved Byzantine towns abandoned centuries ago, surrounded by endless olive groves.
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The Dead Cities are a group of abandoned Byzantine villages listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most famous are Serjilla, Qalb Loze, and al-Bara.
The Church of Qalb Loze (a Byzantine architectural masterpiece), Serjilla archaeological village, vast olive groves, and old Idlib markets.
Idlib is famous for its premium olive oil, the ancient Dead Cities, and Aleppo soap made from its olive oil.
Idlib is approximately 60km west of Aleppo, about 1 hour by car.
Stories and tips from the Syria guide to plan your visit.
History & cultureAt Tell Mardikh near Idlib, archaeologists found 17,000 tablets from c. 2400 BC — the royal archive of Ebla. What it holds and why it matters.
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