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-Tawba Mosque

Constructed in 1234 CE, Al-Tawba Mosque stands on the northern bank of the Barada River, symbolizing “repentance” and the spiritual renewal of the city following the Crusader occupation. Its Ayyubid

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Preserved

Al-Zahiriyya Madrasa

Patron،Founded in 1277 CE, Al-Zahiriyya Madrasa was established as a khanqah (Sufi lodge) combining religious education with commemoration of the Mamluk Sultan al-Zahir Baybars. The structure is distinguished by its

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Preserved

Al-Adiliyya Madrasa

The Al-Adiliyya Madrasa, built in 1215 CE, stands as a quintessential example of Ayyubid architecture in Damascus. Commissioned by Sultan al-‘Adil Sayf al-Din, the brother of Saladin, the complex reflects

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Qishani Bath

The Qishani Bath was built in the second half of the 16th century by order of Governor Darwish Pasha, an Ottoman masterpiece that combined sanitary functions with decorative splendor. The

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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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