Damascus Brocade: The Royal Fabric Woven with Silk and Gold
Discover Damascus brocade, a royal Syrian fabric woven with silk and metallic threads, and view its oldest working loom on a Syrian Guides tour in Old Damascus.
Oldest Church In The World Hidden Beneath the Syrian Desert
Discover the oldest surviving church, a 3rd-century home transformed into a secret place of worship, preserved for 1,800 years beneath the desert.
The Most Brilliant Unparalleled Stronghold of Medieval World
How did one castle outsmart every army for centuries? Step inside the most brilliant stronghold of the medieval world and see why it still amazes today.
The Stunning Wall Art You’ll Only Find in Damascus
Curious about Damascus’s unique raised painting art? Discover its history, beauty, and craft. Explore this hidden gem on your next trip to Syria!
How One Hidden Workshop Is Keeping Syrian Brocade Alive
Discover Damascus’ last handloom weaving ancient brocade, kept alive by a passionate group of women fighting to save Syria’s precious silk heritage.
Syria’s Gift to the World: The First Alphabet
Discover how ancient Syria, through the Phoenician alphabet, sparked a literacy revolution that made writing accessible to all. Explore the roots of writing!
The Library of Ebla: The Oldest Library in the World
Discover ancient city Ebla, home to the world’s first library, revealing astonishing discoveries from early democracy to medicine and foreign language learning.
11 Amazing Inventions You Didn’t Know Came from Syria
Discover 11 incredible inventions from ancient Syria—from writing and music to Damascus steel and soap—that shaped history and still impact our world today!