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MOSCOW, SANA- The UN Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) has said that its top priority is preventing illicit trafficking of Syrian cultural properties. UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova told “Russia 24” Channel that “illicit …
October, 2015
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7 October
Terrorist organizations destroy Shansharah archaeological site in Idleb countryside
Damascus, SANA – Takfiri terrorist organizations destroyed on Wednesday Shansharah archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is located 13 kilometers to the west of Ma’aret al-Nouman city in …
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5 October
ISIS terrorists blow up Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, UNESCO condemns
Damascus, SANA- The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists blew up Sunday a nearly 2,000-year-old arch of Triumph in the besieged ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO world …
September, 2015
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30 September
Antiquities and museums director: Terrorists smuggling artifacts from Deir Ezzor
Damascus, SANA – Director General of the Antiquities and Museums Maamoun Abdul-Karim said the Directorate obtained multi-sourced data that terrorist organizations are using heavy machinery in excavating and smuggling artifacts …
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21 September
Syria Trust for Development calls upon international organizations to help protect Syrian heritage
Damascus, SANA The Syria Trust for Development on Monday called upon different international organizations and bodies, mainly the UNESCO, to shoulder their full responsibilities, exert all possible efforts and take all required …
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16 September
VP presents Order of Merit to family of archeologist al-Asaad
Damascus, SANA – Representing President Bashar al-Assad, Vice President Najah al-Attar presented the Syrian Order of Merit of Excellent Degree to the family of the late archeologist Khaled al-Asaad in …
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10 September
Sculpture of archeologist al-Asa’ad inaugurated
Damascus, SANA-A sculpture for the late archeologist, martyr Khaled al-Asa’ad was inaugurated on Wednesday at the conclusion of the 5th National Forum for Art and Innovation “From Palmyra to Damascus” …
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5 September
“From Palmyra to Damascus” Forum for Arts and Innovation kicks off tomorrow
Damascus, SANA – The 5th edition of the National Forum for Art and Innovation, held by the Ministry of Tourism, kicks off on Sunday under the title of “From Palmyra …
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3 September
Legislative decree on granting archeologist Khaled al-Asaad Syrian Order of Merit of excellent degree
Damascus, SANA- President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday issued legislative decree no 229 for 2015 on granting the archeologist Khaled al-Asaad, after death, the Syrian Order of Merit, of excellent degree, …
August, 2015
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31 August
ISIS demolishes large parts of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra
Homs, SANA – The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists destroyed large parts of the ancient Temple of Bel, dating back to 32 AD, in the UNESCO-listed archeological …