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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Anbar Office

Maktab Anbar, A Cultural Landmark in Damascus Maktab Anbar is a historic monument situated in the al-Mankaneh quarter of Old Damascus, east of the Umayyad Mosque and just a short

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Beit Khalid al-Azm

Bayt Khalid al-Azm in Damascus Bayt Khalid al-Azm is located in Old Damascus, just outside its northwestern walls, in the Sarouja quarter. It occupies the eastern section of the district’s

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Beit al-Quwatli

Bayt al-Qutli consists of two residential floors centered around a spacious rectangular courtyard with a water basin at its heart. Each level houses a series of reception halls, rooms, and

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Beit al-Qabbani

In a narrow alley within the Damascus city walls lies the house where Nizar Qabbani was born in 1923. This traditional Damascene home, built from ablaq stonework in the mid-19th

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Beit al-Sibai

Bayt al-Sibai in Damascus Located in the Minaret al-Sham‘ quarter of Old Damascus, Bayt al-Sibai dates primarily to 1187 AH / 1773 CE and stands as a striking example of

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Beit Nizam

Bayt Nizam is one of the finest restored palatial residences in Damascus, a lasting witness to the city’s heritage since the eighteenth century. Situated in the Shaghour district, in the

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Khan Jaqmaq

Khan Jaqmaq, dating back to the Mamluk era, is distinguished by its traditional layout and central courtyard. It is considered one of the oldest caravanserais in Old Damascus.

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Khan al-Sadraniya

Khan al-Sadraniah, situated near Azm Palace, boasts a unique architectural design and a courtyard perpendicular to its entrance hall, distinguishing it among the khans of Old Damascus.

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Khan al-Titan

Khan al-Tutun, dedicated to the tobacco trade, is remarkable for its distinctive design and large domes. It highlights the importance of this commerce in Ottoman Damascus.

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Khan Sulayman Pasha

Khan Sulayman Pasha, also known as Khan al-Hamasnah, is one of the largest Damascene khans. Recently, it has been transformed into a luxurious hotel, illustrating the changing uses of historical

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