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 ...
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
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Abingdon projects to split over $700,000 in state historic grants
State funding is headed to Abingdon, Virginia, to support renovations and improvements projects at the Muster Grounds and the ...
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 ...
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Syrians hope war-hit Damascus train station can be restored
A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe and the Arabian Peninsula during the Ottoman Empire and then a national transit hub. But more ...
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A train station was the pride of Syria. Some hope it will connect them to the world again
A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital. The station was an essential link between Europe and ...
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A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe ...
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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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US must not become complacent to a growing terrorism threat, a Counterterrorism Center official says
(AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Brett Holmgren walks through the National Counterterrorism Center Museum, Jan. 8, 2025 in McLean, Va. (AP Photo/Kevin ...
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Safe from looting, Damascus museum reopens
Syrians returned on Wednesday to the national museum in Damascus, reopened for the first time since Islamist-led forces seized the capital and ousted president Bashar al-Assad. The antiquities ...
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Violent jihadists are getting frustrated by the new Syria
An art show at the national museum is set to reopen ... “You can conquer Damascus, but you can’t beat it.” Sign up to the Middle East Dispatch, a weekly newsletter that keeps you ...
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UN food agency says some donors are hesitant to fund urgent Syrian aid under the new authorities
DAMASCUS (AP) — Some governments are hesitant to boost funding ... WFP chief Cindy McCain said Syria’s struggle with hunger is a national and regional security issue, especially as the country goes ...