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Culture & Arts

July, 2014

  • 21 July

    Khan Asaad Basha in Damascus, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture

    Damascus, SANA – Nestled in the Old City in Damascus, Khan Asaad Basha is one of the most prominent examples of Islamic architecture, reflecting the city history and the civilizations …

  • 15 July

    Culture Ministry reveals winners of State Appreciation Awards for 2014

    Damascus, SANA – The Ministry of Culture announced the names of winners of the State Appreciation Rewards for the year 2014 in the fields of Literature, Arts, and Criticism, Translations …

  • 13 July

    Complementary parts of previously discovered mosaic unearthed in Sweida

      Sweida, SANA – Sweida Antiquities Department said that parts of mosaic representing geometric shapes and dating back to the end of the Roman era and the beginning of the …

  • 12 July

    Barmaya troupe…Voice of Syrian Syriac art

    Hasaka, SANA – While the cultural diversity in the northeastern region of Syria has provided a fountain for bands and groups getting formed and vying with each other to commemorate …

  • 8 July

    Authorities retrieve two archeological items from terrorists

    Homs, SANA – Authorities retrieved two archeological items which terrorist groups had illegally dug out and buried under a farmland ground to the south of Palmyra city in the countryside …

  • 8 July

    “Together We Restore Syria’s Antiquities”… Volunteer project engaging university students

    Damascus, SANA – Directorate of Scientific and Restoration Laboratories at the General Directorate of Archeology and Museums has launched a volunteer project for Damascus University students under the title of …

  • 7 July

    40 families of journalism martyrs honored

    Damascus, SANA-Sham FM Radio, in cooperation with Ministries of Information and Culture, has organized an honoring ceremony for 40 families of journalism martyrs who lost their lives for truth to …

  • 7 July

    Graphic arts exhibition at People’s Hall in Damascus

    Damascus, SANA – The Plastic Artists Union organized an exhibition at the People’s Hall in Damascus, showcasing graphic arts pieces by a number of Syrian artists. Participating artists Nabil Razzouk …

  • 4 July

    Syrian Tourism Day in Madrid highlights terrorists’ sabotage against heritage

    Damascus, SANA – Syria is organizing a Tourism Day in the Spanish capital Madrid with a particular view to provide an insight into the sabotage inflicted upon the country’s heritage …

  • 3 July

    Syria participates in Ramadan Festival of Tehran

    Tehran, SANA- Event of “Ramadan Atmospheres in the Islamic States” was opened Thursday in Tehran with participation of 10 Islamic countries including Syria, represented by the Syrian Arab Cultural Center …