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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Preserved

Al-Rifai Hammam

Located in the heart of the popular Al-Midan neighborhood, Al-Rifai Hammam stands as a testament to the traditional Damascene bathing ritual dating back to the 15th century. Its Mamluk architectural

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Preserved

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

Hammam Harasta

Hammam Harasta is located in the Al-Thaghra neighborhood of Harasta, north of Damascus. Most of its structure dates back to the Mamluk period. The bathhouse consists of four traditional sections

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Partially Destroyed

Hammam Fatehi

Hammam Fatehi, an 18th-century Ottoman model, with its imposing façade, ornate domes and colourful windows, embodies the mastery of Damascene architecture, but today it lies neglected despite its history and

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Partially Destroyed

Hammam Al-Nawfara

Located next to the al-Nawfara café and its square, the bathhouse follows a traditional layout, with thick walls and later-style domes. As the closest surviving hammam to the Umayyad Mosque,

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Preserved

Hammam al-Malik al-Zahir

Comprising four sections—cold, tepid, hot, and furnace—this hammam features domes and colored arches, suspended niches, and a majestic ablaq façade punctuated by four windows. Dating back to 985 CE, Hammam

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Partially Destroyed

Hammam al-Jawzah

A Mamluk-era hammam with an ablaq façade of basalt, limestone, and brick fragments; an entrance with a lintel and arches; three barrani platforms surrounding an octagonal marble basin; a central

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Preserved

Hammam al-Khanji

A Mamluk-era bathhouse with a basalt-decorated façade, wooden balcony, and marble sabil. The barrani features three seating platforms and a central marble basin, while the central and inner halls are

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Partially Destroyed

Hammam al-Bakri / Hammam of Parviz Pasha

A small-scale historic hammam with a barrani hall featuring iwans, a dome with a skylight (qafaa‘a), and colored glass; a central hall with cross-sectioned divisions and northern/southern private rooms (e.g.,

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