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Krak des Chevaliers - (قلعة الحصن) is a Crusader castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. 
The Citadel of Salah Ed-Din ( قلعة صلاح الدين) is a castle in #Syria , the site has been fortified since at least the mid 10th century.
The Citadel of Damascus (قلعة دمشق) is a large medieval fortified palace and citadel which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 1979.
Margat, (قلعة المرقب) is a castle near Baniyas which was a Crusader fortress and one of the major strongholds of the Knights Hospitaller .
The Roman Theatre in Bosra ( المسرح الروماني ببصرى) is a large Ancient Roman theatre ,in south-western #Syria
The fortress of Arwad ( قلعة أرواد ) is located in the Mediterranean Sea, in (Arwad) the only inhabited island in Syria.
Azm Palace (قصر العظم) is a palace in Damascus which was built in 1750.
The palace now houses the Museum of Arts & Popular Traditions.
The palace now houses the Museum of Arts & Popular Traditions.
(Qal'at Ja'bar, قلعة جعبر) is a castle in Al-Raqqah Governorate, Syria.
The castle may have been built in the 11th century.
The castle may have been built in the 11th century.
The Umayyad Mosque (الجامع اﻷموي) is located in the old city of Damascus and is considered one of the largest & oldest mosques in the world.
Apamea (آفاميا) #Syria ، Founded: 300 BC
The city boasted one of the largest theatres in the Roman world, and monumental colonnade.
The city boasted one of the largest theatres in the Roman world, and monumental colonnade.
Khan As'ad Pasha (خان أسعد باشا)- 1752
Is the largest khan & the most ambitious work of architecture in the old city of Damascus.
Is the largest khan & the most ambitious work of architecture in the old city of Damascus.
Masyaf Castle (قلعة مصياف)
Was built in :12th century
It is located in the town of Masyaf in Hamah ,Syria.
Was built in :12th century
It is located in the town of Masyaf in Hamah ,Syria.
The House of Saint Ananias (كنيسة القديس حنانيا) in Damascus,Syria
It is the only early church from the 1st century to survive in the city.
It is the only early church from the 1st century to survive in the city.
The Great Mosque of Aleppo (جامع حلب الكبير ) or the Umayyad Mosque - 13th century
Is the largest and the oldest mosque in the city.
Is the largest and the oldest mosque in the city.
Azm Palace( قصر العظم) is an 18th-century palace in Hamah,Syria at the center of the city,The palace has been used as a museum since 1956.
#Palmyra (تدمر#)
Periods: bronze age to modern age
Ancient semitic city is Syria
It had a distinctive culture & influenced by greece & rome
Periods: bronze age to modern age
Ancient semitic city is Syria
It had a distinctive culture & influenced by greece & rome
Amrit or Amrith (عمريت), was an ancient Phoenician city located near Tartus in Syria .
Founded in the 3rd millennium BC.
Founded in the 3rd millennium BC.
Al-Hamidiyah Souq (سوق الحميدية) is the largest and the central souk in Syria, located inside the old walled city of Damascus.
Church of Saint Simeon Stylites(كنيسة مار سمعان العمودي)
Is one of the oldest surviving Byzantine churchs, dating back to the 5th century.
Is one of the oldest surviving Byzantine churchs, dating back to the 5th century.
Deir Mar Musa (دير مار موسى ) is one of the most spectacular sites in Syria. Which was originally built in the middle of the 6th century.
Khan al-Shouneh (خان الشونة) built in 1546, a market for trades and traditional handicrafts of Aleppine art.
The Dead Cities (المدن الميتة): a group of 700 abandoned settlements between Aleppo & Idlib
Most of them are dated back (1st-7th) centuries.
Most of them are dated back (1st-7th) centuries.
The Forty Martyrs Armenian Cathedral (كنيسة الأربعين شهيدا) of Aleppo
Is a 15th-century Armenian Apostolic church.
Is a 15th-century Armenian Apostolic church.
Maaloula(معلولا) The oldest inhabited Christian Town
It is the only place in the world where Aramaic is still spoken
It is the only place in the world where Aramaic is still spoken
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque (مسجد السيدة زينب)
Which contains the grave of Zaynab granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad.
Which contains the grave of Zaynab granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad.
Resafa (الرصافة) 9th century BC
known in Roman times as Sergiopolis, an archaeological site in southwest of Raqqa.
known in Roman times as Sergiopolis, an archaeological site in southwest of Raqqa.
The Tekkiye Mosque (التكية السليمانية)
Is a mosque complex in Damascus ,Syria which was Completed in 1558/59.
Is a mosque complex in Damascus ,Syria which was Completed in 1558/59.
Qasr al-Hayr al-Sharqi (قصر الحير الشرقي) is a castle in the middle of the Syrian Desert.
It was built in 728-29 CE.
It was built in 728-29 CE.
Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Memorial (كنيسة شهداء الأرمن) in Deir Ezzor , Syria
It was completed in November 1990.
It was completed in November 1990.
Maktab Anbar (مكتب عنبر) 19th century
An old house in Damascus which now holds a library museum & craft workshops.
An old house in Damascus which now holds a library museum & craft workshops.
Janpolad Palace (قصر جان بولاد), is a palace in Aleppo, Syria, built during the 2nd half of the 16th century.
Beit Ajqabash (بيت أجقباش) 1757
Magnificent old home in Aleppo, Which houses the Museum of Popular Traditions.
Magnificent old home in Aleppo, Which houses the Museum of Popular Traditions.
Qalaat Sheizar (قلعة شيزر) is an impressive castle which was built in 4 BC & is located to the north of Hama (حماه).
Al-Zeitoun Church (كنيسة الزيتون) 1833 -1834.
Is one of the most attractive churches in the old city of Damascus.
Is one of the most attractive churches in the old city of Damascus.
al-Nabi Houri (النبي هوري)
Perhaps the most expansive of the Roman and Byzantine sites in the countryside of Aleppo.
Perhaps the most expansive of the Roman and Byzantine sites in the countryside of Aleppo.
Deir al-Salib (دير الصليب) A Byzantine church which has been built in the late 5th and early 6th century.
Saint George Monastery (دير مار جرجس)
Historic Greek monastery in Homs which was established in the 5th century.
Historic Greek monastery in Homs which was established in the 5th century.
Qalb Lozeh (قلب اللوزة)
One of the most beautiful historical churches in Syria, which dates back to 5th century AD.
One of the most beautiful historical churches in Syria, which dates back to 5th century AD.
Shahba (شهبا) is one of the most unique impressive and best preserved Roman cities in the whole of Syria.
Thr National Museum (المتحف الوطني) Located in Damascus is the largest & most important museum in Syria.
Qasr Ibn Wardan (قصر ابن وردان) is a fascinating Byzantine church and palace complex that was completed in 564.
Ras Shamra/Ugarit (رأس شمرا/أوغاريت) Bronze age , the Ugaritic language was one of the first to develop an alphabet, at around 1400 BC.
Al-Bimaristan al-Nuri (البيمارستان النوري) 1154, Today it houses an interesting museum dedicated to the history of Arab science & medicine.
Qasr al-Zahrawi (قصر الزهراوي), one of the most beautiful historic houses in Homs, located in the old city neighborhood of al-Hamidiyeh.
Beit Khalid al-Azem (بيت خالد العظم) an impressive house, was constructed in the 18th century
It's now known as Damascus Historical Museum.
It's now known as Damascus Historical Museum.
Temple of Baal-Shamin (معبد بعلشمين) one of the most ancient temples in Palmyra. Portions of the temple complex date back to 17 CE.
Atil (عتيل) small village between Suweida & Shahba, Roman town of Athela
Contains ruins of 2 apparently identical 2nd century Roman temples.
Contains ruins of 2 apparently identical 2nd century Roman temples.
Al-Dawayat cave (مغارة الضوايات) located near Mashta El-helo, Tartus and is considered one of the oldest caves in Syria.
Beit Nizam (بيت نظام): A magnificent example of a late 18th century Damascene mansion, Beit Nizam was built in the middle of the 18th century.
