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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Completely Destroyed

The Church of the Fathers

The establishment of the Capuchin Mission in Deir ez-Zor dates back to the early 20th century, with the Latin Catholic Church known as the Capuchin being one of the oldest

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Partially Destroyed

Tell Hariri (or Hariri Hill)

Mari (Tell Hariri) is an archaeological site of exceptional significance, located approximately 11 kilometers northwest of Al-Bukamal on the right (western) bank of the Euphrates River, and about 115 kilometers

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Partially Destroyed

Al-Salihiyah

Dura-Europos—modern-day Al-Salihiyah—is an important archaeological site located in the Syrian Desert near Deir ez-Zor. The city is home to the world’s oldest known house church, as well as some of

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Preserved

Tell Sheikh Hamad (or Sheikh Hamad Hill)

Dur-Katlimmu is a prominent archaeological site in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor Governorate, identified as the ancient Assyrian city, now known as Tell Sheikh Hamad, approximately 70 kilometers east of Deir ez-Zor

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Partially Destroyed

The Arched Souq (or The Vaulted Market)

The Old Covered Markets of Deir ez-Zor, locally known as al-Souq al-Maqbi, are a collection of historic commercial marketplaces established in 1865, during the final years of Ottoman rule. They

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