Archeology & Heritage

June, 2021

  • 16 June

    Roman Amphitheater in Jableh …. Edifice that tells story of civilizations

    Lattakia, SANA- The Roman amphitheater in Jableh city of Lattakia is an archaeological and historic edifice and an example of Roman architecture on the Phoenician coast and a witness to …

  • 8 June

    Towers of Zahir Baybars and the church at Krak des Chevaliers to be restored

    Homs, SANA- General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums signed an agreement with the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East to restore and rehabilitate al-Zahir Baybars and the church …

  • 3 June

    Salkhad cemetery, magnificent archeological landmark in Sweida

    Sweida, SANA- The cemetery of Salkhad city in Sweida province which is located on the western slope of its castle, is a sign of a long-lived civilization, evidenced by numerous …

May, 2021

  • 11 May

    Three sculptures, symbolize trade, medicine and pharmacy adorn National Museum of Damascus

    Swieda, SANA-The basalt stone carvings that decorate the garden of the National Museum in Damascus are one of the most important factors of the ancient Syrian civilization, which represent vivid …

  • 1 May

    Tartous Museum … an important archeological findings dating back to different eras

    Tartous, SANA- Tartous Museum is one of the important archeological sites in the middle of the city containing archeological findings dating back to various eras. The museum includes an exhibition …

  • 1 May

    Asis mountain: Syrian archeological site that embraces ancient Umayyad palaces in desert

    Damascus, SANA –  Asis mountain is located in Syrian al-Hammad volcanic region to the south-east side of Damascus, forming part of Houran mount. The name was discovered in a carved …

April, 2021

  • 22 April

    As part of efforts to turn it into a national museum, restoration works at old Saraya building in Jableh kick off

    Lattakia, SANA- Jableh Antiquities’ Department has started the work of turning old Jableh Prison building (al-Saraya) into a museum at the beginning of April to introduce Dr. Masoud Badawi, head …

  • 14 April

    Ar -Raha, significant archeological landmark in Sweida Province

    Sweida, SANA- A number of old documents inscribed on basalt stones in Greek were found in the old village of Ar-Raha, archeologist Hassan Hatoum said. The inscriptions documented historical events …

  • 10 April

    Restoration works for ancient Arch de Triumph in Palmyra to begin on November 12th

    Damascus, SANA-Director of “Stone Industry Association” in Russia , Dmitri Mediansev, said the restoration works for archaeological Arch de Triumph in the city of Palmyra will start on November 12th,2021. …

March, 2021

  • 25 March

    Al-Hamra Castle…A magnificent ancient monument in Tartous Countryside

    Tartous, SANA- About 12 kilometers southeast of Tartous, in the village of Yahmour, al-Hamra Castle is located, one of the ancient Syrian monuments which has a great civilization and cultural …

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