Category: Syria
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One Day in Aleppo, Syria
Whatever I expected my first glimpse of Aleppo to be, it was certainly not a Sheraton Hotel. But here I was, in this war-torn land halfway around the world, staring…
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A Syrian Celebration
It all started with a meal. Eating together, I once heard a wise old priest declare, is one of the most intimate activities humans can share. After all, eating is…
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The Last Craftsmen of Damascus
Syria is home to many incredible handicrafts – brocade-making, mosaic art, metalwork, glass-blowing, and more. But these artforms are in danger of dying out. As fewer and fewer young people…
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11 Best Things to Do in Damascus
Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. It’s also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth. The old city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Syria – with travel tips!
There are few places on earth that have witnessed as much of human history as Syria. Sumerians, Akkadians, Egyptians, Babylonians, Nabateans, Roman, Byzantine, Arabs, Ottomans, and more have all made…
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9 Christian Sites in Syria
Before the arrival of Islam, Syria was predominantly a Christian country. While today a minority religion, Christianity continues to have a presence in the country. Syria is located in the…
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Religious Sites in Syria
Throughout its long history, Syria has been home to adherents of various religious traditions – Muslims, Christians, and Jews have all made their home here. Today, the country’s religious makeup…
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Best Castle in the World? Krak des Chevaliers
There are thousands of castles around the world. Some are well-preserved; others lie in ruins. Some were (and are) homes, others had a purely military function and some were built…
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How to Visit Syria in 2026
Syria had long been on my bucket list. Damascus, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra – the country is a history lover’s paradise. But the Syrian Civil War, which broke out in…