Dar Zamaria (House of Testimony)

Dar Zamaria (House of Martyrdom)
Beit Zemaria
Historic House
Year: 1703
A palace belonging to a Jewish silk merchant from Aleppo, featuring striped architectural style and intricately carved wooden ceilings.
The façade is tiered, adorned with a stone Star of David, and includes an arched iwān.

The Dar Zamaria in Aleppo is a historic palace dating back to the 17th century, built by Musa Zamaria, a prominent silk trader. Its façade displays a miniature Star of David, reflecting the religious diversity of the neighborhood. The courtyard is paved with striped stones, opposite which lies an iwān covered with intricately carved wood (ajmi) inscribed with verses of wisdom.

After 1948, the house was converted into an elementary school and later became an arts center. It underwent restoration in 2009 and hosted photography exhibitions titled Aleppo: The Plural. A project to integrate the house into the Memory of the Jewish Community trail is currently underway, featuring panels that explain the domestic rituals of the Aleppine Jewish community.

Dar Zamaria serves as a living testament to cultural and religious coexistence in the city of Aleppo and contributes to the preservation of the city’s architectural and historical heritage.