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

Süleymaniye Tekke

The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya is a spiritual and service complex built between 1554 and 1559 AD by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent on the remains of the Mamluk “Ablaq Palace,”

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Preserved

Sinan Pasha Mosque

The Sinaniyya Mosque, built in 999 AH/1590 AD, belongs to a generation of mid-Ottoman era buildings that introduced Qashani decoration to the urban fabric of Damascus. Built on the foundations

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Preserved

Darwish Pasha Mosque

Darwish Pasha Mosque—also known as *al-Darwishiyya*—has stood prominently at the heart of the *Straight Street* (*al-Shari ‘al-Mustaqim*) since 1574 CE (982 AH), when it was founded by the Ottoman governor

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Partially Destroyed

Tankīz Mosque

Tankīz Mosque is situated on the western bank of the Barada River, facing al-Marjah Square. This Mamluk architectural gem was commissioned in 1317 CE (717 AH) by Sayf al-Din Tankīz,

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Preserved

Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque

The Sayyidah Zaynab Shrine in Damascus is a sacred site located in the town of Sayyidah Zaynab, south of Damascus. It is considered one of the most important religious shrines

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Preserved

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque is a historic mosque located in Famagusta, in Northern Cyprus. Originally built as a Catholic cathedral in the 13th century, it was converted into a mosque

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Preserved

Al-Akram Mosque

The Al-Akram Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Sheikh Muhyi al-Din Ibn Arabi, stands as a significant historical mosque in Damascus, Syria. Beyond its primary function as a place

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