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Damascene Hammams… ancient heritage and beloved social rituals

Damascus, SANA_ Damascus is famous of its ancient Hammams (public baths), which still preserve within their alleys tales of the past and a beloved social rituals. The architects raced to …

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Model of the ancient Temple of Bel in Damascus

Damascus, SANA- A model of the roof of Temple of Bel’s mihrab , which was destroyed by Daesh (ISIS) terrorists in August 2015, arrived in Damascus National Museum on Thursday. …

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After demining ancient city of Palmyra, works of cleaning, removing debris begin

Homs, SANA_ After demining the ancient city of Palmyra, works of cleaning  and removing the debris resulted from terrorist attacks on its cultural and historical landmarks have begun to make …

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Straw weaving, ancient folk art inherited by successive generations

Lattakia, SANA_ With the great development of our societies and the appearance of plastic, metal and glass utensils that meet the requirements of modern life, the use of straw trays …

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Ancient Bosra al-Sham welcomes its first visitors

Daraa, SANA –  The Syrian Exploration and Documentation Society volunteers embarked on a hiking tour to the ancient Bosra al-Sham city in Daraa province which restored its historic splendor and …

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Ancient-fashion Damascene houses, unique style of architecture amazes visitors

Damascus, SANA- The unique architectural style of ancient-fashion Damascene houses and buildings, which amazes visitors of Damascus old city, makes these houses deserve to have UNESCO World Heritage site status. …

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Ancient bakery engraved into rock tells the story of people and bread over 100 years

Hama, SANA – In the heart of Al-Jazdan neighborhood in Hama downtown, an ancient bakery engraved into rocks about a century ago is located in a special place to tell …

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Al-Tha’la ruins, archaeological landmarks dating back to various historical eras

Sweida, SANA- Al-Tha’la village, to the west of Sweida city, is distinguished by its architectural style and archaeological landmarks which date back to the Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine and Arab Islamic …

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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 …

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