Shaqqa
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Shaqqa or Shakka ( ) is a Syrian town in Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria. The Druze migrated to the region from Mount Lebanon starting from the 18th century. In ancient times it was known as Saccaea (transliterated also as Sakkaia). In AD 287, it was given the rank of a city and the name Maximianopolis. Since it was situated in the Roman province of Arabia, it is distinguished from other cities by being called Maximianopolis in Arabia. The town had a population of 5,116 in the 2004 census. The town's inhabitants are predominantly Druze, while Christians and Sunni Muslim Bedouins represent a minority.
Shaqqa or Shakka ( ) is a Syrian town in Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria. The Druze migrated to the region from Mount Lebanon starting from the 18th century. In ancient times it was known as Saccaea (transliterated also as Sakkaia). In AD 287, it was given the rank of a city and the name Maximianopolis. Since it was situated in the Roman province of Arabia, it is distinguished from other cities by being called Maximianopolis in Arabia. The town had a population of 5,116 in the 2004 census. The town's inhabitants are predominantly Druze, while Christians and Sunni Muslim Bedouins represent a minority.
Ottoman era
In 1838 Shuka was noted by Eli Smith as being located in Jabal Hauran, and inhabited by Druze and Christians.
Demographics
In 2011, the Melkite Greek Catholic Church had approximately 100 believers.
Religious buildings
St. Takla Greek Orthodox Church St. Yousef (St. Joseph) Melkite Greek Catholic Church Maqam Azran (Druze Shrine)
Bibliography
External links
Map of town, Google Maps
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