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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Khan al-Banadiqa

The Khan al-Banudqa, commonly known as Khan of Venice, is one of Aleppo’s historic caravanserais, situated in the old souq district near Souq al-Zarb. It served as a residence for

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Qush Agha House

At the center of the courtyard lies the deep Nasreen water basin, which connects to an underground cooling cellar. The wooden iwan is gilded with tulip motifs imported from Edirne,

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National Library of Aleppo

The National Library of Aleppo was established in 1924 through the initiative of the distinguished scholar Kamel al-Ghazzi and Reverend Minsh. It started with a modest collection of no more

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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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Qara Qawzaq Ottoman Bridge

Constructed by the engineers of the Baghdad Railway using basalt and white stone from Manbij, the bridge retains a historical plaque dating back to the year 1323 AH, bearing the

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Carchemish City (Tell Jerablus)

It was the capital of the Hittites, dating back 5,000 years. Carchemish controlled the great Euphrates crossing and was ruled by the Hittites, Arameans, and Assyrians. Its eastern wall is

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Hailan Roman Aqueduct

The Roman aqueduct is one of the city of Aleppo’s oldest and most important water installations, and is a key piece of historical evidence of the development of irrigation and

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Qiraqbize Church

The church retains a full gabled roof made of stone slabs, and worshippers sit on stone benches fixed to the floor. The octagonal baptistery is located in the south porch.

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Haddadin Mosque

Located within the Iron Market, it features a short minaret distinguished by a copper dome resembling an anvil. The wooden ceiling is supported by dark beams, giving it the character

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