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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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DGAM: 99% of Syrian museums’ contents kept in safe locations

Damascus, SANA – Director of Museum Affairs at the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) Ahmad Deeb stated that due to the threats posed to archeological artifacts due to the …

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Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums sends team of archaeologists to assess situation in Palmyra

Damascus, SANA- Director of the Historical and Archaeological Buildings Department in the General Establishment of Antiquities and Museums Nazir Awad said that the directorate had sent a team including archaeology …

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Culture Minister stresses need to restore Krak des Chevaliers castle

Homs, SANA – Culture Minister Issam Khalil stressed the need to restore Krak des Chevaliers castle in Homs and repair its infrastructure. Touring the castle on Saturday, the Minister inspected …

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DGAM carrying out restorations and repairs in number of archeological sites

Damascus, SANA – The Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) is currently carrying restorations and repairs in a number of archeological sites in Syria that were damaged by terrorist organizations. …

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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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UNESCO condemns ISIS beheading of Palmyra archeologist, Italian museums fly flags at half-mast

Paris/ Washington, SANA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) condemned the killing of former Director of Palmyra branch of the the Antiquities and Museums Department Khaled …

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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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