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Damascus, SANA – Ministry of Tourism on Sunday launched the “I Belong to” initiative to support the humanitarian heritage and the national tourism sector in Syria. The initiative invest national, …
August, 2015
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30 August
The Forgotten Genocide, a film on the Syriac genocide at Damascus Opera House
Damascus, SANA-Marking the centennial of the Ottoman genocide against the Syriacs, Dar Al Assad for Culture and Arts (Damascus Opera House) showcased on Wednesday a documentary film featuring photos and …
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29 August
Children’s Day marked in Deir Attiyeh with various artistic and social activities
Damascus Countryside, SANA – A variety of children-oriented social and entertainment activities will be held in Deir Attiyeh within an event that kicked off on Saturday marking the International Children’s …
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27 August
Salute to the soul of archeologist Khaled al-Asaad Photo exhibition
Hama, SANA A photo exhibition was organized Wednesday at Masyaf Cultural Center dubbed A salute to the soul of Archeologist Khaled al-Asaad, who was beheaded by the ISIS terrorists in Palmyra …
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27 August
Photo Exhibition on Syria’s antiquities inaugurated in Caracas
Caracas, SANA- Syrian Embassy in Caracas, in cooperation with Foreign and Culture Ministries, inaugurated on Wednesday a photography exhibition under the title “Syrian antiquities’ treasures, a heritage for humanity” at …
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25 August
ISIS demolishes Baalshamin Temple in Palmyra, UNESCO, KI-Moon: “War crime”
Palmyra, SANA, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria “ISIS” terrorist organization blew up Baalshamin Temple at the northern neighborhood of the ancient city of Palmyra. ISIS imposes strict restrictions on …
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23 August
Late archeologist Khaled al-Asaad honored in ceremony at Damascus National Museum
Damascus, SANA – A ceremony to honor archeologist Khaled al-Asaad who was murdered by ISIS recently in Palmyra was held at Damascus National Museum, with the participation of officials and …
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22 August
Ancient Mar Elian Monastery in Homs bulldozed by ISIS
Homs, SANA-Terrorists from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have bulldozed Mar Elian Monastery on the western outskirts of al-Qaryatein city, 85 km from the central city of …
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22 August
Patriarch Younan denounces destruction of Syrian Monastery in al-Qaryatain by ISIS
Beirut, SANA – Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, Mar Ignatius Joseph III Younan denounced as a heinous criminal and terrorist act the destruction of Syriac archeological monastery of Mar Elian …
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20 August
UNESCO condemns ISIS beheading of Palmyra archeologist, Italian museums fly flags at half-mast
Paris/ Washington, SANA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) condemned the killing of former Director of Palmyra branch of the the Antiquities and Museums Department Khaled …