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The National Museum of Damascus (Arabic: الْمَتْحَفُ الْوَطَنِيُّ بِدِمَشْقَ) is a museum in the heart of Damascus, Syria. As the country's national museum as well as its largest, this museum covers the entire range of Syrian history over a span of over 11 millennia.
Explore the online galleries of the National Museum of Damascus, the oldest cultural heritage institution in Syria. Learn about the history and artifacts of prehistoric, ancient, classical, byzantine, Islamic and contemporary Syria.
Explore the Syrian antiquities and cultural heritage through the Virtual Damascus National Museum project by MIRATH. Learn about the museum's history, artifacts, and role in preserving peace and diversity.
As the country's national museum as well as its largest, this museum covers the entire range of Syrian history over a span of over 11 millennia. It displays various important artifacts, relics and major finds most notably from Mari, Ebla and Ugarit, three of Syria's most important ancient archaeological sites.
The National Museum of Damascus. 53 reviews. #4 of 40 things to do in Damascus. Speciality Museums. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Part of Syrian history ️ ” Mar 2024. This amazing, modern museum has a bunch of old treasures showing the long history of Syria. “ Historical place ” Nov 2023.
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Oct 30, 2018 · The museum displays a rich collection of artifacts from ancient Syria, some of which were hidden from ISIS and looters. The reopening is a message of hope and resilience amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Dec 19, 2018 · The museum, which reopened in 2018 after six years of closure due to civil war, showcases Syria's rich archaeological and historical treasures. It also reflects the country's diversity and resilience, as it hosts artefacts from Palmyra, Aleppo and other sites that have been damaged or destroyed by conflict.
