Archeology & Heritage

August, 2016

  • 11 August

    A project launched for 3D documentation of Old City of Damascus

    Damascus, SANA – The Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) has launched a project to document the ancient monuments of Old Damascus through using a drone. In a statement to SANA, …

  • 9 August

    “I Belong to” initiative for supporting Syrian heritage launched in Massa-Carrara, Italy

    Rome, SANA – Tourism Ministry held on Tuesday a seminar on “I Belong to” initiative for the restoration of Syria’s international heritage in the Italian Province of Massa and Carrara. …

July, 2016

  • 27 July

    Hermitage Museum Director: Roadmap set for restoring archeological sites in Palmyra

    Moscow, SANA – A roadmap for restoring the antiquities and archeological sites of Palmyra city has been set, Director of Russia’s Hermitage Museum Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky stated on Wednesday. Piotrovsky …

  • 24 July

    Massive material damage in Aleppo National Museum due to terrorist rocket attack

    Damascus, SANA- Aleppo National Museum sustained considerable damage following a terrorist attack with rocket shells by takfiri terrorist organizations. SANA reporter in Aleppo said that a large number of rocket …

  • 14 July

    The ancient Tell Taban in Hasaka sustained damage due to terrorist acts, says Antiquities Dept.

    Damascus, SANA – A team of the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) said the ancient Tell Taban site in the northeastern Hasaka province sustained significant damage due to …

  • 14 July

    Hungarian archeological mission starts restoration works at Krak des Chevaliers Castle

    Homs, SANA – A Hungarian archeology mission, in cooperation with Syrian archeologists, started restoration works at Krak des Chevaliers Castle in the western countryside of Homs province. The mission is …

June, 2016

  • 26 June

    The 3rd phase of “I belong to” initiative held in Parma, Italy

    Warsaw, SANA_ The third phase of “I Belong to” initiative was held Saturday in the Italian city of Parma, for the restoration of Syrian heritage sites that has been destroyed by terrorist organizations …

  • 7 June

    Syrian and int’l experts agree on emergency measures to safeguard Syria’s heritage

    Berlin, SANA _ Some 230 international and Syrian experts joined forces in a two-day conference in Berlin to assess damage to cultural heritage sites in Syria, develop methodologies and define …

May, 2016

  • 26 May

    Syria and Yemen in Saint Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum

    Moscow, SANA – Saint Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum is holding on Thursday and Friday a cultural event to shed light on the civilizational and cultural heritage of Syria and Yemen. …

  • 22 May

    Armenian Culture Ministry offers expertise support for Palmyra restoration

    Damascus, SANA – The Armenian Culture Ministry offered putting its experience and expertise at disposal for restoring the historical site of Palmyra. The offer came in a letter sent by …

Sahifa Theme License is not validated, Go to the theme options page to validate the license, You need a single license for each domain name.