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

Dawayat cave

Dawiyat Cave is the oldest cave in the region. It was discovered in 1948 when a sheep fell into one of its natural openings, and was practically explored in 1956

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Preserved

Harbour of Ruins

The Harbor of Kharab stands as one of the most ancient natural Phoenician harbors, distinguished by its unique geological formation. Its natural contours were sculpted by the forces of nature

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Completely Destroyed

Romanian irrigation canals

The Roman Water Channels is an ancient irrigation system constructed during the Roman era to convey water from natural sources to agricultural areas. This network of aqueducts system played a

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Partially Destroyed

Amrit

Amrit is believed to have been established primarily to secure the food supplies and timber needs of the island of Arwad. The site did not hold significant importance as a

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Preserved

Arwad island

The Phoenicians, originating from the city of Sidon, established the settlement of Arwad on the island as a means of protection from external threats. They also founded a complementary settlement

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Preserved

Tell Kazel

Tell Kazel is recognized as the sole extant site on the Syrian coast linked to the ancient city of Simyra, which played a pivotal role in the development of early

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Preserved

Tell Zahi

It is a massive sculptural artwork near Barmanat al-Mashaikh. It is the largest sculptural project in Syria, executed on a massive natural rock approximately 4 meters high. It features scenes

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Preserved

Tell el Manntar

Tel al-Mintar is a significant archaeological mound located in Tartus. Its strategic location played a crucial defensive and military role in ancient times, in addition to its importance in monitoring

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Preserved

Al-Sisiniyah Bridge

Stone arches were used in its design, reflecting the advanced engineering of the time. The bridge’s most notable feature is that it was built using white stones mixed with white

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