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DGAM: Turkish aggression is targeting archeological sites dating back to thousands of years

Damascus, SANA – The Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) warned that archeological sites and hills in northern Syria, particularly in the areas of Qamishli and Tal Abyad, are sustaining …

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Ancient mosaic returned to Naitonal Museum thanks to expat’s efforts

Damascus, SANA – Expatriate Mohammad Waseem al-Ramli returned an ancient Syrian mosaic from Montreal Museum of Fine Arts to the National Museum in Damascus. The mosaic, which was unveiled during …

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Syrian-Hungarian joint archeological expedition begins work at Krak des Chevaliers

Homs, SANA – The Syrian-Hungarian joint archeological expedition began its work at Krak des Chevaliers castle in Homs countryside, starting work at the castle’s church hall. The expedition has been …

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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, …

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DGAM: Tomb of the Three Brothers in Palmyra in good condition

Damascus, SANA – Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) Director-General Maamoun Abdulkarim asserted that the Tomb of the Three Brothers in Palmyra is in good condition and that it didn’t …

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New photos show damage to urban structure around Aleppo Citadel caused by terrorism

Damascus, SANA – The Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) published on its website photos taken during the last week of January 2016, showing the extent of the damage caused …

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DGAM Director General: Terrorist organizations transgressing on archeological sites in Quneitra

Damascus, SANA – Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) Director General Ma’moun Abdelkarim said that terrorist organizations are carrying out transgressions on archaeological sites in the southern countryside of Quneitra …

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