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-Riz

Nestled within the alleys of Souk Al-Buzuriyeh is Khan Al-Ruzz (Rice Caravanserai), constructed in the 17th century to serve rice and wheat merchants arriving from the coast. The khan comprises

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Preserved

Nahhasin Market

Extending alongside the western wall of Damascus Citadel, Souk Al-Nahhasin (Coppersmiths’ Market) embodies the city’s connection to metalworking since the Mamluk era. The market was founded in the 15th century

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Preserved

Sukkariyya Market

Extending south of Souk Midhat Pasha, Souk Al-Sukariyeh (Sugar Market) has been renowned since the Mamluk period for its trade in sugar imported from Cyprus and Egypt. The market retains

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Partially Destroyed

Sarruja Bazaar

The Sarouja neighborhood is known as “Little Damascus” due to its architectural richness, which encapsulates the city’s transformations from the 14th century to the present day. Established by the Mamluks

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Preserved

Buzuriyah Bazaar

Located south of the Umayyad Mosque, the Buzuriyah Market has been the heart of the spice and medical supplies trade in Damascus since the Ayyubid era. At 150 meters long,

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Partially Destroyed

Khan Danun

Khan Danun is located on the Levantine Hajj Route, 23 km south of Damascus. It was built in 1376 AD by the Mamluk prince Manjak al-Yusufi as a rest stop

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Preserved

Medhat Pasha Bazaar

The Midhat Pasha Market is the western extension of the Roman “Straight Street.” It acquired its current name in 1878 when the governor of Damascus, Midhat Pasha, restored it, replacing

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Partially Destroyed

Sarrujiya Bazaar

Souk al-Sarujiyya has been located on the western side of the Damascus Citadel since the 14th century, when the saddlery and horse industry flourished. The souk was formerly known as

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Partially Destroyed

Khan al- ‘Arus

Located on the main road between Damascus and Homs, Khan al-‘Arus is a striking historical structure built by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi. The khan (caravanserai) was a facility constructed along travel

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Preserved

Khan As’ad Pasha

Khan As’ad Pasha was built in 1751 in the heart of Old Damascus by the governor As’ad Pasha al-Azm. It was designed to serve as a residence for merchants and

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