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February, 2016

  • 8 February

    Al-Azem Palace in Hama… an archaeological and artistic masterpiece

    Damascus, SANA- Al-Azem Palace in Hama is one of the most beautiful monuments overlooking the Orontes River, about 400 meters south of Hama Citadel, where it is decorated with inscriptions …

  • 8 February

    Photo exhibition sheds light on Syrian cities after eliminating terrorism-VIDEO

    Damascus, SANA- A photo exhibition titled “Syria is born again” on Sunday was opened at Abu Rummaneh Cultural Center in Damascus. The exhibition embraces 24 medium photographic works, by the …

  • 6 February

    Culture Minister stresses need to restore Krak des Chevaliers castle

    Homs, SANA – Culture Minister Issam Khalil stressed the need to restore Krak des Chevaliers castle in Homs and repair its infrastructure. Touring the castle on Saturday, the Minister inspected …

  • 2 February

    New photos show damage to urban structure around Aleppo Citadel caused by terrorism

    Damascus, SANA – The Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) published on its website photos taken during the last week of January 2016, showing the extent of the damage caused …

January, 2016

  • 30 January

    Premiere of Najdat Anzour’s new film “Mortal and Dispersing” held at Opera House-Video

    Damascus, SANA – The premiere of director Najdar Anzour’s new feature film, “Fania wa Tatabaddad” (Mortal and Dispersing), was held on Saturday evening at Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts …

  • 27 January

    Syrian National Symphony Orchestra opens 2016 season at Opera House-Video

    Damascus, SANA- The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra opened the 2016 concerts season at Opera House with performing an evening led by the Maestro Andre Maalouli. The orchestra performed along with …

  • 26 January

    New season of Opera House starts with “Syria… My Homeland”-VIDEO

    Damascus, SANA- Dar Al Assad for Culture and Arts “Opera House” started on Monday its new season for this year with a national musical evening entitled “Syria… My Homeland” presented …

  • 20 January

    First and second volumes of Encyclopedia of Antiquities in Syria issued

    Damascus, SANA – The Arab Encyclopedia Agency issued the first and second volumes of the Encyclopedia of Antiquities in Syria, which showcases antiquities and archeological artifacts and sites in Syria. …

  • 19 January

    Al-Marqab citadel; the most important Medieval- built citadel in the region

    Damascus, SANA- Among more than 80 archeological fortresses and citadels spread all over the Syrian territories, Tartous province embraces 14 of them since this area has been exposed throughout ages …

  • 18 January

    Participants in Syrian Science Olympiad organize a march in Damascus-Video

    Damascus, SANA, Participants in the final competitions of Syria Science Olympiad organized Monday a march from Damascus Sheraton hotel to al-Assad House for Culture and Arts (Opera House) crossing Omayyad …