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Resafa




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Resafa (), known in Roman times as '''Sergiopolis''', was a city located in what is now modern-day Syria . It is an archaeological site situated south-west of the city of Ar Raqqah and the Euphrates .


HISTORY


The site dates back to the 9th century B.C, when a military camp was built by the . Sergius was a Roman soldier who was persecuted for his Christian faith. Sergius was brought to Resafa for his execution, and there he became a martyr for the city. A church was built to mark his grave and the city was renamed Sergiopolis.