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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Al-Kamiliyah Madrasa

The Madrasa al-Kamiliyya (Al-Kamiliyya School) represents a fine example of Ayyubid architecture from the 13th century AD (625-634 AH). Built by Fatima Khatun, daughter of King Al-Kamil and wife of

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Al-Sha’baniyah Madrasa

“It was built by Amir al-Shaabani as a fulfillment of a vow he made during the Crusader siege of Aleppo. It consists of a small courtyard flanked by a black-and-white

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Small Sultaniyah Madrasa

“It was founded by King al-Zahir Ghazi near the souq to support poor students. It consists of a rectangular courtyard with a vaulted portico with sleeping rooms on both sides.

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Al-Muqaddamiyah Madrasa

The Maqdamiyya School was closely linked to the development of inheritance sciences in Aleppo. In its essence, there is a vaulted school room, centered around a square patio surrounded by

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Al-Ahmadiah Madrasa

The Ahmadiyya School changed into installed at a junction between Souq al-Hadid and Bab al-Nasr whilst Ahmad Pasha noticed the need for an institute to train clerks and accountants for

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Al-Zahiriyah Madrasa

One of the historic schools dating back to the Ayyubid era, attributed to Sultan Al-Zahir Ghazi ibn Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, is located south of Bab al-Maqam. The school features an

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Ottoman Radwaniyah Madrasa

Also known as the Ottoman Mosque, it is located in al-Farafra neighborhood of Aleppo. Governor Othman Pasha took the initiative to establish a school to teach arithmetic to accountants. The

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Al-Sharafiyah Madrasa

Founded in 1242 AD during the Ayyubid dynasty, it is considered one of the oldest Islamic schools in the city and one of the most prominent historical schools in Aleppo.

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Al-Ma’moun Madrasa

Al-Maamoun High School in Aleppo—formerly known as The First Preparatory School (Madrassat al-Tajhiz al-Ula)—is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in Syria. It was established in 1892

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