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The Seven Celestial Gates of Damascus: Where History Meets the Stars

Damascus preserves its Roman legacy through seven ancient gates, celestial sentinels that have guarded the oldest inhabited city for two millennia.

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Homs – Syria: Return Home After War

Discover Homs Governorate: Syria’s largest at 42,226 km² with 2M residents, Orontes River, Krak des Chevaliers,...

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A Visit to the Tomb of al-Mutamid ibn Abbad – Arab Spain’s Poet King

by Habeeb Salloum Journey to Aghmat I was barely aware of my fellow passengers; my daughter...

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Syrian Arab Republic: History, Dates, and Flags

The historical trajectory of the Syrian Arab Republic unfolds through successive imperial systems, colonial administrations, and...

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Habeeb Salloum: Voice of the Arab Diaspora, Keeper of Culinary Memory

Habeeb Salloum was born on March 9, 1924, in the village of Qaraoun, then part of...

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Syria and Independence Day: The Story of a Nation’s Freedom

Modern Syria offers visitors more than just a sightseeing trip. It is a journey through layers...

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Damascus: The Eternal City of History and Civilization

Damascus is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and remains one of the...

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Television and Radio in the Arab World

Television and radio have long been the Arab world’s most influential storytellers.They have shaped national identities,...

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Syrian–Lebanese Treaty for Cooperation (1991)

The Lebanese Republic and the Syrian Arab Republic, on the basis of the distinguished brotherly relations...