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Damascus, SANA- A number of archaeological sites in Deir Ezzor, including the Mari site in Tal Hariri, were severely damaged as a result of attacks by terrorist organizations, according to …
March, 2018
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27 March
Qanawat archaeological temples stand witness to the lasting splendor of ancient civilization
Sweida, SANA – The ancient temples of Qanawat village, about 7 km east of Sweida city, have been seen as unique architectural monuments that stand witness to the greatness of …
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22 March
Turkish warplanes destroy Brad archaeological site in Afrin
Damascus, SANA- Warplanes of Turkish regime destroyed the archaeological site of Brad to the south of Afrin city in northern Aleppo. General Director of Antiquities and Museums Mahmoud Hamoud told …
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14 March
Zien El-Abidine Palace in Daraa vandalized by terrorists
Daraa, SANA- The Palace of Zien El-Abidine in Enkhel city has been vandalized and looted by armed organizations, like dozens of archaeological sites in Daraa province. The Palace, which is …
February, 2018
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5 February
Al-Attar: Projects of “For Aleppo” exhibition should be put to use in reconstruction phase
Damascus, SANA – “For Aleppo” exhibition kicked off on Monday at Faculty of Architecture Engineering Damascus University, inaugurated by Vice President Najah al-Attar. The exhibition includes 300 projects dealing with the …
January, 2018
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29 January
Syria warns of dangers of Turkey’s attacks on archaeological sites in Afrin
Damascus, SANA- The Antiquities and Museums Directorate has warned of dangers of the Turkish attacks that targeted archaeological sites in Afrin region in northern Syria. Director General for Antiquities and …
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28 January
Al-Assad Library hosts “Damascus in the Eyes” exhibition
Damascus, SANA – Damascus, with its old manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and magazines, was showcased in the documentary exhibition “Damascus in the Eyes,” which is hosted at Al-Assad National Library in …
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23 January
Archeologist warns of threat of ancient temple in al-Mataieh collapsing due to terrorist acts
Daraa, SANA – Head of Daraa’s Antiquities Department Mohammed al-Naserallah warned that the ancient temple located in al-Mataieh town in the southeastern of Daraa countryside is likely to collapse due …
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14 January
Three mosaic panels discovered in Hama’s countryside by the Army
Hama, SANA – Three Byzantine mosaic panels were discovered inside an archaeological site during the Syrian Arab Army’s sweeping operations in the area surrounding Uqerbat town in the eastern countryside …
December, 2017
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20 December
Update-Lavrov: External pressure hinders UNESCO’s work of restoration at monuments in Palmyra and Aleppo
Moscow, SANA-Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) comes under external pressure that hampers the revitalization of its work in the …