Not E's specialty, but still interesting to wander.
Saw the synagogue, early church, and Bel temple from 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.
Located on a cliff overlooking the Euphrates - the land below is agricultural, Dura Europos is desert.
Vast space with amazing view of the Euphrates along the W and N edges of the site.
City walls remarkably intact and fun to wander.
The site could take a whole half day, we RAN to almost every edge in 1.5 hours.
Sand blowing everywhere. Sand in our eyes and stuck to our teeth. Mid-day heat intense and there is little shade from the sun.
Highly recommended, but go prepared.
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