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Sultan’s Hammam (Hama)
The Sultan’s Bathhouse stands as one of Hama’s oldest Ottoman hammams, constructed in the 16th century. It was intentionally named in homage to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, as indicated by
The Sultan’s Bathhouse stands as one of Hama’s oldest Ottoman hammams, constructed in the 16th century. It was intentionally named in homage to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, as indicated by
This complex comprises three adjacent Norias of varying diameters (14–18 m), constructed in the 15th century for the influential Ja’abari family, known for their commercial prominence. A distinguishing feature is
This noria, located by the historic Orontes River bridge, stands as the oldest wooden wheel still operating with its original mechanism. Boasting a diameter of approximately 22 meters and featuring
Perched atop a rocky outcrop enveloped by a pine forest southwest of Masyaf, lies the Ismaili Qalaat Rusafa, a fortress constructed in the late 12th century to safeguard the passages
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
St. George’s Monastery is located in the city of Mhardeh, on the western slope of the Orontes Valley, approximately 25 km north of Hama. This region, historically known as “Little
This complex comprises three adjacent Norias of varying diameters (14–18 m), constructed in the 15th century under the patronage of the influential Al-Ja’bari merchant family. A distinguishing feature is a
Perched atop a conical hill, a diminutive Ismaili castle commands views over the central Ghab plain. Constructed in the 12th century, its fortifications were continuously reinforced until the Mamluk period.
Mirza Castle, a Crusader fortress, rises like the prow of a stone ship above a mountain ridge in the far northwest of Hama. Constructed by the Franks in the early
This stone bridge, featuring three semi-circular arches constructed from dressed limestone, serves as the main eastern entrance to the citadel. Its foundations are notable for their squared stones secured with
This noria, located at the historic Orontes River bridge, is the oldest wooden waterwheel that still retains its original mechanism. It boasts a diameter of approximately 22 meters and features
The arched Rastan channel stands as an exceptional example of Roman hydraulic engineering in inland Syria. It elevates water via a small stone noria to a conduit composed of ten
Perched 20 meters above the plain on the left bank of the Orontes River in the southern Ghab region, Tel Asharneh holds the remains of the ancient city-state of Tunip.
The Al-Kilaniyah collection of norias comprises three immense wooden waterwheels, turning in harmonious synchronicity on the western bank of the Orontes River. One of these, “Al-Kilaniyah,” with a remarkable diameter
Dating back to the 14th century, the oldest market in the city stretches 180 meters south of the historic waterwheels (Nawaoir). Its vaulted wooden roof, supported by semi-pointed basalt arches,
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
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
Perched on a hill overlooking the Qashtun Dam in the central Al-Ghab plain, this Ayyubid-era castle was strategically built as a watchtower on the road to Antioch. It comprises a
The Salhiyah Hammam in Aleppo is a prominent historical landmark that reflects the city’s rich heritage. Built in 1485, it dates back to the late ninth century of the Islamic
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption for the Melkite Catholics is one of the largest churches in Aleppo’s historic Jadida neighborhood. Construction began in 1834 and was completed
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Chaldeans in Aleppo is a significant religious and cultural landmark for the Chaldean Catholic community. It was inaugurated in the
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