Syria cradel of civilization

27/09/2026

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24/08/2026

SYRIA IS NOT JUST A DESTINATION IT’S AN EXPERIENCE.

Imagine walking through the ancient streets of Damascus, tasting authentic Syrian cuisine, watching the sunset over the mountains, exploring Roman ruins, discovering centuries-old souqs, and sharing a cup of Arabic coffee with locals.

In Syria, you can:

Explore ancient Roman cities & archaeological sites
Discover the historic heart of Damascus
Wander through traditional souqs and craft markets
Taste authentic Syrian cuisine & traditional sweets
Experience Arabic coffee, tea & local hospitality
Discover breathtaking mountains, valleys & countryside
Watch unforgettable sunsets over historic landscapes
Meet local artisans and discover traditional crafts
Capture places where history meets everyday life
Experience Syrian hospitality warm, authentic & unforgettable

Come as a traveller.
Leave with stories.

SITA DMC | Damascus, Syria
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25/06/2024

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هذا الصندوق البديع من النحاس من القرن 15 وكان يختص بمعدّات ضابط الوقت في المسجد الأموي الكبير في دمشق.

وضابط الوقت هو مهندس ميكانيك مسؤول عن صيانة ساعة المسجد المائية، وكان اسمه آنذاك محمّد الحموي. وإلى جانب مهمّته الهندسية كان مسؤولاً عن إعلان الوقت لتحديد مواقيت الصلاة بدقّة.

الصندوق نموذج لجودة وروعة الصناعات النحاسية العربية في المشرق في عهد الدولة العبّاسية الثالثة في القاهرة، التي نعرفها اليوم باسم سلطنة المماليك.

هل تستطيع قراءة ما هو منقوش على الصندوق؟

الصندوق وبعد أن سرقته الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية؛ معروض اليوم في متحف الفنون المتروپوليتان في نيويورك.

This is an amble copper box from the 15th century and specialised in the equipment of the time officer at the Great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.

The time officer is a mechanical engineer responsible for the maintenance of the mosque's water clock, and his name was then Mohammed Al-Hamwi. In addition to his engineering mission, he was responsible for announcing the time to accurately determine prayer times.

The fund is a model of the quality and splendour of the Arab copper industries in the Levant during the era of the Third Abbasid State in Cairo, which we know today as the Sultanate of the Mamluks.

Can you read what is engraved on the box?

The box, after being stolen by the United States of America; is on display today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.