Damascus, SANA –Ancient Damascene houses are distinguished by creativity and architectural art dating back to the 17 century, keeping their architectural landmarks and heritage with various decorations linked that the …
November, 2021
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2 November
Do you know that historic Marjah Square in Damascus Old City is known as Martyrs Square?
Damascus, SANA- Marjah Square, also known as Martyrs’ Square, is a square located outside the walls of the Old City at the heart of Damascus Capital City. Marjah Square has …
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1 November
Syrian craftsman turns stones into professionally sculpted designs
Tartous, SANA – The 75-year-old man Syrian craftsman, Bassam Sabbagh sits on the pavement in front of his shop in Safita city, Tartous countryside holding a hammer in his hand …
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1 November
Najran village in Sweida countryside… A story of ancient civilizations
Sweida, SANA- Najran village, which is located in the northwestern countryside of Sweida, tells the story of ancient civilizations that passed through the region and left important archaeological ruins from …
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1 November
Do you know that Damascus University is the first public university in Arab World?
Damascus, SANA- Do you know that the University of Damascus is the first public university in the Arab world. Founded in 1903, the University of Damascus is the oldest and …
October, 2021
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31 October
Worldwide coronavirus fatalities exceed five million
Washington, SANA- Since its outbreak in December 2019, the worldwide novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of more than five million, according to the last statistics by the American …
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28 October
Julia Domna… an empress who represents honorable image of Syrian woman
Damascus, SANA- The Syrian Empress Julia Domna, who ascended to the throne of Rome, embodies the beauty, intelligence, competence and participation of women in building society, governing the state, commanding …
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27 October
Do you know that Aramaic language still spoken by inhabitants of some villages in Syria?
Damascus, SANA – Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ, is a language that originated among the inhabitants of some villages in al-Qalamoun region in Syria. During its three-thousand-year long history, …
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26 October
Do you know that Damascus is the oldest inhabited capital in the world?
Damascus, (SANA) Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. However, archaeologists were able to show that Damascus was first inhabited …
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25 October
General Establishment for Chemical Industries gains SYP 6.7 billion in 9 months
Damascus, SANA- The General Establishment for Chemical Industries (GECI) has estimated the profits of its subsidiaries during the first nine months of this year at about SYP 6.7 billion, the …