Ancient amber beads found in Syria kept in museum for decades. They were ‘invaluable’
The beads were identified as amber, something that was not common in Syria during the Iron Age and originated from the Baltic ...
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The fall of symbols: Toppling Hafez al-Assad’s largest statue in Syria
For decades, statues of Hafez al-Assad symbolized power and repression. Today, they fall as Syrians reclaim public spaces ...
On the ground in Palmyra, where a Syrian archaeological gem hopes for a revival
PALMYRA, Syria — Abdurahman Abu Hamza, a farmer from the Syrian city of Deir Ezzour, last visited the ancient ruins of ...
Live Science1d
1,900-year-old papyrus 'best-documented Roman court case from Judaea apart from the trial of Jesus'
A newly translated papyrus found in Israel provides information about criminal cases and slave ownership in the Roman Empire.
Roman Discovery Reveals Places Lost to Time
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient Roman artifact that has revealed previously unknown places lost to time. The ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
Experts gather in Rome to form special taskforce to protect Syria's cultural heritage
A shop owner sits inside his store in the old city market in Damascus, 9 January, 2025 ...
The last Jews of Damascus: A journey through memory and ruins
Inside Syria's ancient capital, a lone Jewish guardian watches over abandoned properties while Islamist rulers patrol the ...
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What Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted Nearly 2,000 Years Ago?
An immersive new exhibition in Australia uses artifacts, sounds and projections to recreate the ancient Roman city ...
Greek Reporter13d
Ten of the Acropolis Museum’s Most Beautiful Exhibits
The Acropolis Museum located only 1,000 feet from the famed hill of the same name hosts some of the world's most important ...
The Peninsula14d
Qatar hails new Syrian administration's moves, Amir to visit Damascus soon: Prime Minister
Damascus: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said that Qatar welcomes the new Syrian administration's positive moves, and that ...
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Shaza Doha launches ‘Damascus Nights’ – A night of Syrian culinary magic
Doha, Qatar: Immerse yourself in a night of culinary magic as Shaza Doha has unveiled its latest themed dining experience: Damascus Nights. Starting on January 30, this exclusive buffet will ...