The Daraa Directorate of Antiquities announced the discovery of several archaeological artifacts in the town of al-Harra in the northwestern countryside, within a burial chamber believed based on initial assessments to date back to the Roman period.

In a statement issued today, the Directorate explained that a local resident was excavating a basement for a new home using a heavy machine, when a collapse occurred at the site. 

Rumors quickly spread across social media claiming the presence of a “cave filled with gold treasures,” prompting large crowds of residents to gather around the location. Internal security forces were deployed to secure the area.

According to the statement, a specialized team from the Daraa Antiquities Department arrived at the site late at night, conducting an immediate field inspection.

Their examination revealed a burial chamber consistent with Roman-era design and structure.

The Directorate noted that, despite the difficult circumstances and the large crowds present, its team was able to recover several archaeological items from inside the chamber, including a bronze bracelet, pieces of clay lamp and jars.

Earlier, Wael al-Zamel, director of the al-Sanamayn district, stated that the directorate had followed up on social-media claims about a cave filled with gold discovered during the excavation of a basement in al-Harra. 

He clarified that what appeared was only a small opening formed during digging, and no evidence or sightings of gold were recorded.

Syria’s Civil Defense also announced the completion of excavation work at the site, in the presence of a team from the Antiquities Directorate, confirming that the pit contained remnants of old, empty graves, with no findings resembling treasure.