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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Status
Partially Destroyed

Bab Tadmur

Bab Tadmur was the eastern gateway to the road leading to the legendary oasis. It had a mixed character: late Mamluk architecture with muqarnas arches and pre-Frankish decorations.

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Preserved

Bab al-Turkman

Bab al-Turkman stands on the northern face of the Homs wall. Its name comes from the Turkish cavalry unit that was stationed there to guard the northern breach. It was

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Preserved

The Ottoman Clock Tower of Homs

The Ottoman Clock Tower of Homs was built in 1925 with funding from Homs merchants to commemorate the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. Standing 21 meters tall, its facade is

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Partially Destroyed

The Monumental Arch (Arch of Triumph)

The Monumental Arch, widely known as the “Arch of Triumph,” stands at the middle of the Colonnaded Street, marking the transition for visitors from the temple quarter to the market

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Preserved

Bab Houd

Bab Houd is the most famous of the seven remaining gates of Homs. Its name appears in a Mamluk text from 1287 CE as “the Gate of the Prophet Houd.”

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