Middle East Ancient Sites
Journey through history and explore the ancient ruins, monuments, and archaeological wonders of the Middle East.
- Difficulty:
- hard
- Questions:
- 9
Questions in this quiz
Q1. In which modern country are the ancient rose-red ruins of Petra located?
- • Jordan
- • Israel
- • Saudi Arabia
- • Syria
Q2. The ancient city of Babylon was located in which modern-day country?
- • Iran
- • Syria
- • Turkey
- • Iraq
Q3. What is the name of the ancient Nabataean city in Saudi Arabia, sometimes called "Saudi Arabia's Petra"?
- • Diriyah
- • Hegra (Mada'in Saleh)
- • Al-Ula Old Town
- • Najran
Q4. The ancient Persian ceremonial capital of Persepolis is located in which modern country?
- • Iraq
- • Afghanistan
- • Iran
- • Turkey
Q5. Which ancient city in present-day Turkey was home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
- • Ephesus
- • Ankara
- • Troy
- • Gordion
Q6. In which country is the ancient Silk Road city of Palmyra, partially destroyed by ISIS in 2015, located?
- • Jordan
- • Lebanon
- • Egypt
- • Syria
Q7. What ancient Sumerian city in southern Iraq is believed to be the biblical birthplace of Abraham?
- • Uruk
- • Nippur
- • Ur
- • Lagash
Q8. The ancient city of Uruk, one of humanity's first true cities, is located in which modern country?
- • Iran
- • Syria
- • Turkey
- • Iraq
Q9. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria is famous for which remarkably preserved ancient structure?
- • A Nabataean temple
- • A Byzantine cathedral
- • A Roman theatre
- • A Persian palace