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Syrian Golan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:47:32 GMT

DAMASCUS- Syrian Occupied Golan area is rich with natural reserves, forests, surface water and ground water, particularly in the period between September and May due to the heavy rains

Eco-Tourism in Sweida

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:18:59 GMT

SYRIA- Sweida City has a lot of capabilities which serve the eco-tourism such as the nature reserves, forests, valleys and dormant craters, in addition to the eco-museum represented in the apple

Therapeutic Tourism in Syria

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:46:38 GMT

DAMASCUS- One of the reasons tourists come to Syria is to visit the therapeutic tourist spots, as the percentage of their visitors is 5% roughly from Lebanon, Jordan, the Gulf and foreign

Syria Domestic Tourism

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:03:48 GMT

DAMASCUS- The Syrian Ministry of Tourism announced integrated tourist programs with 50 percent reduction, various tourist products and markets to help overcome the current situation Syria

Tourism in the Levant

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:41:29 GMT

Travel to the Middle East this year was supposed to reach record highs, but the Arab Spring sent the numbers tumbling, as the violence and turmoil kept many away. But there are signs of recovery

Um al-Toyour village; a Tourist Destination

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:29:27 GMT

LATTAKIA- Um al-Toyour is a magnificent tourist village to the north of Lattakia city. The village located at charming and clean sandy shore surrounded by mountains from all sides. Um al-Toyour

Mashta al-Helou: One of the World Most Beautiful Tourist Sites

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:50:53 GMT

TARTOUS- Mashta al-Helou, about 233 km far from Damascus and 45 km from Tartous, is one of many tourist villages in the area and is ranked among the best tourist villages in Syria

Syrian Tourism was taken by unrest tolls

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:00:33 GMT

DAMASCUS- Syria has been gripped since March by unprecedented protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. Four months of unrest in Syria have dealt a hard blow to the country's

Syria Tourism at Salalah Tourism Festival 2011

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:06:35 GMT

A Promising Tourist Season in Tartous

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:01:10 GMT

Tartous, Syrian Coast- Tartous Sea Corniche, resorts and cabins have recently witnessed an increasing tourist movement since the beginning of July, in addition to the increase of the proportion

Syria: Protests scare away Tourists

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:31:26 GMT

DAMASCUS- Hotels grudgingly have sliced prices but few foreign visitors are willing to brave the unrest and venture to Syria, despite its magnificent ruins, bazaars and exotic atmosphere. It is the eve

Damascene Bathhouses

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:31:18 GMT

DAMASCUS- Damascene people are still loyal to the breeze of the past and its sparkling images which dwell deep in their memories recalling Damascus Old City and its alleys, and the traditions

Mount Qassioun…Damascene Pearl Steeped in Myth

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:47:40 GMT

Damascus, Mount Qassioun overlooks the city of Damascus as if embracing it, imparting a sense of protection. The mountain is the meeting place for the Damascenes who sing the praises of its beauty and have spun stories

Mount Qassioun

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:02:00 GMT

DAMASCUS- the Mountain is the meeting place for the Damascenes who sing the praises of its beauty and have spun stories and myths on it. They go there at dusk to relish the astounding scene of

Qanawat Archaeological Area

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:48:56 GMT

Qanawat archaeological area in Sweida Province is distinguished by its Roman, Greek, Nabataean and Islamic monuments and its important tourist location as it is considered one of the Decapolis which were situated

A sad state of affairs

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:34:46 GMT

It’s a balmy September Friday evening in Damascus. Even at the tail end of the summer tourism season, visitors stream through the Old City souks. Bars, some only recently opened or newly renovated,

Damascus souk yearns for tourists

Mon, 23 May 2011 12:22:38 GMT

Hani Abou al-Nasser rolls his eyes, shrugs and lets out a worried sigh as he gestures toward his empty store in the old souk of Damascus. "I haven't made a penny in four days," laments the 64-year-old. "There is no work. The tourists

Archaeological City of Al-Bara

Sun, 15 May 2011 16:54:30 GMT

IDLEB- The archaeological city of Al-Bara in Idleb governorate contains a large number of ruins dating back to Roman, Byzantine and Arab eras that were used for religious, economic, social and military

Syria renovated a Basaltic Lion-shaped Bust

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:27:30 GMT

Hama, Central Syria- Chairman of Hama Antiquities Department, Abdul-Kader Firzat, said that the restoration works included the completion of several parts of the bust along with fixing the damaged parts of it. The restoration

Aleppo…Cultural Landmark, Trade Hub

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:47:54 GMT

Aleppo, North Syria- In a report issued on Friday, the Chinese News Agency said it is not strange that poets had praised the Syrian city of Aleppo, adding that '' the mention of Aleppo readily brings to