The Art Newspaper10d
After the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrians are working to preserve their country's heritage
Local and international experts are filling a government void, and have begun the process of mapping and assessing sites ...
Mint12d
On the ground in Palmyra, where a Syrian archaeological gem hopes for a revival
and the ancient city—for the first time since 2011—has become accessible to the public again. The desert roads from Damascus and Homs, littered by remains of tanks and multiple-rocket ...
In one devastated Syrian suburb, the only sign of life is the gravedigger
The former rebel stronghold of Jobar points to the challenges facing the new government as it embarks on rebuilding a broken ...
The last Jews of Damascus: A journey through memory and ruins
Inside Syria's ancient capital, a lone Jewish guardian watches over abandoned properties while Islamist rulers patrol the rubble of historic synagogues.
The Charlotte Observer on MSN11d
Ancient amber beads found in Syria kept in museum for decades. They were ‘invaluable’
The beads were identified as amber, something that was not common in Syria during the Iron Age and originated from the Baltic ...
Greek Reporter3d
Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasted Thousands of Years
The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...
Kansas City Star11d
Ancient amber beads found in Syria kept in museum for decades. They were ‘invaluable’
In an ancient city in Syria, excavations made nearly a ... about a 136-mile drive from the nation’s capital of Damascus along the eastern border of Lebanon. The research team includes Hald ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.