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Explore the archaeological sites that shaped Syria's history and make it your next tourist destination.

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Hammam Nur alDin

Hammam Nur alDin, one of the oldest baths in Damascus, remains in good condition and is still operational. Located within the spice and sweets bazaar (Bazzouriyah), its entrance opens directly

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Partially Destroyed

Shammaya Palace

Shammaya Palace, built between 1865 and 1872 in the AlAmin Jewish quarter, exemplifies the luxurious residences of wealthy Damascene Jews and Muslims. Commissioned by the affluent Shammaya Effendi, and contemporaneous

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AlAqqad House

AlAqqad House is a fully realized Damascene mansion, with an Iwan and a central courtyard featuring a fountain, surrounded by multiple rooms across two levels. The upper floor was used

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Partially Destroyed

Jebri House

Built in 1737, Jebri House stands as one of the oldest surviving Damascene residences. It is located on Anbar Library Street (Jadda alSawwaf) in Old Damascus. The entire house is

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Shirazi House

Shirazi House is located within the walls of Old Damascus, in the northwest near King Dhaher Hammam, at the intersection of alSabi‘ Tuwalla‘ with Bab alBarid street. Originally built in

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Al-Baroudi House

Al-Baroudi House is located outside the old walls of Damascus, in the Qanawat district, specifically in an alley once known as “Taht al-Qanater,” historically referred to as the “neighborhood of

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Beit Na’san

Na‘san Palace, A Living Damascene Legacy Na‘san Palace is located in Old Damascus near Bab Sharqi and showcases traditional Damascene architecture in all its splendor. It was built by Salim

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Al-Azm Palace

Azem Palace, A Masterpiece of Ottoman Damascus Azem Palace was constructed in the eighteenth century and lies at the northern end of al-Buzuriyah Souq in Old Damascus, Syria. To its

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Lazbuna House

Bayt Lisbonna (also known as Lisbon House), A Historic Damascene Jewish Palace Bayt Lisbonna stands as one of the finest examples of early 19th-century Damascene architecture and is considered among

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Anbar Office

Maktab Anbar, A Cultural Landmark in Damascus Maktab Anbar is a historic monument situated in the al-Mankaneh quarter of Old Damascus, east of the Umayyad Mosque and just a short

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Beit Khalid al-Azm

Bayt Khalid al-Azm in Damascus Bayt Khalid al-Azm is located in Old Damascus, just outside its northwestern walls, in the Sarouja quarter. It occupies the eastern section of the district’s

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Beit al-Quwatli

Bayt al-Qutli consists of two residential floors centered around a spacious rectangular courtyard with a water basin at its heart. Each level houses a series of reception halls, rooms, and

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Beit al-Qabbani

In a narrow alley within the Damascus city walls lies the house where Nizar Qabbani was born in 1923. This traditional Damascene home, built from ablaq stonework in the mid-19th

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Beit al-Sibai

Bayt al-Sibai in Damascus Located in the Minaret al-Sham‘ quarter of Old Damascus, Bayt al-Sibai dates primarily to 1187 AH / 1773 CE and stands as a striking example of

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Beit Nizam

Bayt Nizam is one of the finest restored palatial residences in Damascus, a lasting witness to the city’s heritage since the eighteenth century. Situated in the Shaghour district, in the

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Khan Jaqmaq

Khan Jaqmaq, dating back to the Mamluk era, is distinguished by its traditional layout and central courtyard. It is considered one of the oldest caravanserais in Old Damascus.

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Khan al-Sadraniya

Khan al-Sadraniah, situated near Azm Palace, boasts a unique architectural design and a courtyard perpendicular to its entrance hall, distinguishing it among the khans of Old Damascus.

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Khan al-Titan

Khan al-Tutun, dedicated to the tobacco trade, is remarkable for its distinctive design and large domes. It highlights the importance of this commerce in Ottoman Damascus.

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Khan Sulayman Pasha

Khan Sulayman Pasha, also known as Khan al-Hamasnah, is one of the largest Damascene khans. Recently, it has been transformed into a luxurious hotel, illustrating the changing uses of historical

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Khan al-Jawkhiya

Khan al-Joukhiyah, built in the 16th century, functioned as a central hub for textile trade. It features a straightforward design complemented by an ornamented facade.

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