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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Clock Tower (Bab al-Faraj)

The Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower is one of the most prominent historical and architectural landmarks in the city of Aleppo, embodying the modernity introduced by the Ottomans in the late

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Preserved

Mashhad al-Hussein

Al-Hussein Mashhad (Shrine) The Al-Hussein Mashhad in Aleppo is one of the city’s most prominent religious and historical landmarks. It is believed to have been built on the site where

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Completely Destroyed

Khusruwiyah Complex

The Khosrowiya Complex is one of the most significant Ottoman landmarks that has left an architectural and cultural imprint on the city of Aleppo. It was built on the orders

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Preserved

Al-Firdaws Madrasa

Firdaws School Firdaws School stands as a remarkable architectural masterpiece from the Ayyubid era in Aleppo. It was founded by Queen Dayfa Khatun, wife of King Al-Zahir Ghazi, in 633

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Preserved

Qinnasrin Gate

Al-Otrush Mosque is situated in the A’ajim district, south of the Citadel of Aleppo, near Al-Sultaniyah Al-Dhahiriyah Madrasa, in an area rich in historical landmarks. Construction of the mosque began

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Preserved

Hammam Al-Nahhaseen

Hammam Al-Nahhaseen (Coppersmiths’ Bathhouse) dates back to the 12th century AD, commissioned by Aisha bint Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, daughter of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi. It is located in Al-Madina Souq

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Preserved

Al-Otroush Mosque

Bab Qinnasrin is the first of the southern Qibla gates, named because it leads to the region of Qinnasrin, an Aramaic word meaning eagles’ nest. Its location dates back to

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Preserved

Qalaat Najm (Najm Castle)

Nejm Castle Nejm Castle overlooks the Euphrates River from a strategic elevated position, approximately 68 meters above the river level. This gave it significant strategic importance throughout history, as it

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Preserved

Khan Murad Pasha

Khan Murad Pasha Founded by Murad Pasha to accommodate caravans carrying grain and leather, In the middle of the courtyard, there is a Shadirwan (a decorative water fountain), reportedly built

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Preserved

Tell Rifaat Archaeological Site

Tell Rifaat Tell Rifaat is an archaeological mound located in northern Syria, part of the Aleppo Governorate. It once served as the capital of the Aramean kingdom of Bit Agushi.

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