Arman… The Single-House Village
In As-Suwayda Governorate, specifically in the southeastern part of the Druze Mountain, lies the village of Arman, known by the nickname "the single-house village," because its people gather in joy and sorrow, standing by each other as if they were one family, to the extent that daily life may come to a halt in solidarity with those experiencing an event.
Arman carries a rich historical heritage, the most prominent of which is the archaeological Arman Palace, known as the Tower, a square building dating back to the Roman era, whose use was linked to monitoring trade routes and salt caravans arriving from the east.
Nearby lies Khirbet Majdal al-Shur, which includes the remains of buildings and archaeological pools, with its ruins bearing witness to the succession of different civilizations and historical periods.
As for the old houses of Arman, built from black basalt stones, some still stand today, preserving the features of traditional architecture.
Arman is the story of a village that combined historical prestige with the authenticity of its people, earning it the title of "the single-house village," where joy belongs to everyone, and sorrow is never borne by anyone alone.
