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August, 2014

  • 4 August

    UNWTO Secretary-General: Vandalism of Syrian heritage sites by terrorists unjustifiable

    Madrid, SANA – Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Taleb Rifai said that the vandalism and destruction which affected Syrian heritage sites including mosques, churches, and castles at the …

  • 2 August

    Festival for People with Special Needs kicks in Sweida

    Sweida, SANA –The 4th Festival for People with Special Needs kicked off on Sunday in Sweida Province. The event, held by The Syrian Association for the People with Special Needs …

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 …