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 …
August, 2014
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …