Shiite rituals for Ashoura in Damascus have drastically changed after the fall of Syria's former President Bashar Assad.

Mesopotamia some 6000 years ago, one of the cradle of civilizations and the birthplace of the first writing system. In the ...

In this fascinating video, we explore the ancient art of sword making by forging a traditional Wakizashi from WOOTZ steel, crafted from nothing more than rusty springs. WOOTZ steel, famed for its ...

The faithful gathered for a more than symbolic rite at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus -- the Feast of All Antiochian Saints.

From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungle-choked ruins of Angkor Wat, from the magical desert capital of the Nabateans in ...

A church bombing in Damascus killed worshippers during a feast day. The Antiochian Church honors them as new martyrs, echoing ...

Assisting in the reconstruction of Syria is not nation-building but an investment in regional stability that will yield dividends for years to come, writes Owen Kirby ...

Thousands of Syria’s Jews left in recent decades. But after Assad’s ouster and easing of sanctions, they can now reconnect ...

The Syrian presidency unveiled the country's new national emblem Thursday during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in ...

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Damascus, SANA-President Ahmad al-Sharaa affirmed that the new visual identity of the Syrian Arab Republic, launched today, ...

A cemetery near Damascus was transformed into an industrial-scale mass grave for Syrians who opposed President Bashar ...