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

The Long Souk (or Al-Tawil Souk)

Dating back to the 14th century, the city’s oldest market stretches 180 meters south of the norias. Its arcade is covered by an arched wooden roof supported by semi-pointed basalt

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Preserved

The Great Al-A’la Mosque

The mosque is attributed to the gnostic Ibrahim al-Himsi (d. 897 AH). His disciples built it in a simple Mamluk style, and it houses the sheikh’s tomb, topped with a

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Preserved

Khan Rustum Pasha

This section of a Roman aqueduct traverses the Orontes River, providing Shayzar (ancient Seizar) with drinking and irrigation water. The arches consist of six stone spans constructed with dressed ashlar

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