Yet the Old City's winding alleyways and ancient stone plazas allow mixing ... You can access the Old City from seven entryways: the New Gate, Damascus Gate, Herod's Gate, Lions' Gate, Dung ...

The world of the Roman Empire was not just one of legions, emperors, and conquests — it was also a world of legal disputes, ...

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Take a flight of discovery high above the enduring beauty of Syria with breathtaking drone footage of Damascus, Palmyra, and ...

Situated in central China, this remarkable city is over 3,000 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It was once the capital of 13 ancient Chinese dynasties, including the ...

Think of Java, and chances are that the megacity of Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia – will spring to mind. But for those interested in the island's traditional culture, a smaller city ...

Morocco, a country with a rich and diverse history, is home to some of the most breathtaking ancient sites in Africa. Among them stands Volubilis, an incredibly well-preserved Roman city near ...

Gurgaon: The department of town and country planning (DTCP), with police support, demolished four unauthorised gates in South City 1 and Sushant Lok 1 on Saturday (Feb 8). District town planner ...

A vast and eccentric collection of everything from vintage Rolls-Royces to an entire house relocated from Syria, the Sheikh ...

DAMASCUS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said on Saturday meetings he had with Syria's new leaders in Damascus were a first step towards ...

For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?

This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on October 13, 2022 shows a Russian armoured personnel carrier taking part in joint military drills at the Tartus naval ...