Syria's treasures in one place

Explore the archaeological sites that shaped Syria's history and make it your next tourist destination.

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Qasr al-Banat (Palace of the Maidens)

Qasr al-Banat (Palace of the Maidens) The luxurious Qasr al-Banat, located southeast of Raqqa city in northeastern Syria, is one of the most important and oldest archaeological landmarks in the

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Partially Destroyed

The Great Mosque of Raqqa

The Great Mosque of Raqqa Built in the Abbasid architectural style, the Great Mosque of Raqqa was constructed concurrently with the founding of al-Rāfiqah. It measured 100 by 90 meters

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Partially Destroyed

Rafiqa City Walls and Baghdad Gate

In 772 CE, Caliph al-Mansur founded the city of al-Rāfiqah adjacent to ancient Raqqa and constructed an oval-shaped wall stretching 5,300 meters in length. Baghdad Gate has remained in relatively

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Preserved

Jaabar Castle

Jaabar Castle is an Ayyubid-era fortress located on what was once a hilltop site that originally stood on a natural island before the formation of Lake Assad. It was established

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