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Caracas, SANA- Syrian Embassy in Caracas, in cooperation with Foreign and Culture Ministries, inaugurated on Wednesday a photography exhibition under the title “Syrian antiquities’ treasures, a heritage for humanity” at …
August, 2015
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25 August
ISIS demolishes Baalshamin Temple in Palmyra, UNESCO, KI-Moon: “War crime”
Palmyra, SANA, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria “ISIS” terrorist organization blew up Baalshamin Temple at the northern neighborhood of the ancient city of Palmyra. ISIS imposes strict restrictions on …
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23 August
Late archeologist Khaled al-Asaad honored in ceremony at Damascus National Museum
Damascus, SANA – A ceremony to honor archeologist Khaled al-Asaad who was murdered by ISIS recently in Palmyra was held at Damascus National Museum, with the participation of officials and …
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19 August
ISIS beheading of former Director of Palmyra Antiquities and Museums condemned
Damascus, SANA- Culture Minister Issam Khalil affirmed that beheading of former Director of Palmyra branch of the department Khaled al-Asaad by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria “ISIS” reflects inherent hatred of humanity …
July, 2015
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22 July
DGAM: Terrorists loot al-Khuder Synagogue (Jobar Synagogue) in Damascus
Damascus, SANA – Director of the Historical and Archeological Buildings Department at the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) Nazir Awad said that the photos broadcast by some news agencies and posted …
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8 July
Authorities prevent attempt to smuggle two archeological artifacts in Hasaka
Hasaka, SANA – The authorities in Hasaka prevented an attempt to smuggle two stolen archeological artifacts that were found in the possession of a person transporting them via a dirt …
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7 July
65,000 archeological artifacts stolen by terrorists recovered so far
Damascus, SANA – Director General of Archeology and Antiquities Directorate Ma’moun Abdelkarim announced on Tuesday that to this date, the Directorate has received a total of 65,000 archeological artifacts which …
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4 July
Antiquities looted from Syria and Iraq sold in European markets, American archeologist says
London, SANA The near-east specialist from the UCL Institute of Archaeology, Mark al-Taweel, said that the antiquities looted by terrorist organizations, on top of which “Islamic State in Iraq and …
June, 2015
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22 June
Director General of Antiquities: ISIS terrorists planted explosives in Palmyra archeological sites
Damascus, SANA- Director General of Antiquities and Museums Directorate Maamoun Abdul-Karim warned that ISIS terrorists planted explosives in the temples and ancient structures in Palmyra, according to initial information which …
May, 2015
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13 May
Oriental leather industry, an ancient Damascene heritage
Damascus, SANA- Damascene oriental leather industry is an ancient and prestigious craft in which the Syrian craftsmen are excelled by developing it to make their products keeping pace with the …