Apamea is an ancient Syrian city located 60 Km north of the Hama governorate. It is home to historic structures that date back to the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, as well as Islamic eras. Due to the war that has been ongoing for 6 years, the lack of a designated dumpsite, and the inability to mov...

The site of Batrasa is located right next to Majaliya. One of the site’s most prominent features is a building known as the Sculptor’s Dwelling or (Maskan Al-Nahhat). Part of that building is carved out of the limestone rocks with distinctive decorative carvings on the inner walls. Archa...

The mosque is located on the southwest side of the Aleppo citadel, in the heart of the old city. It was called al-Adiliah because of its proximity to the House of Justice (Al Adiliah House). The mosque was built between 1555-1557, by Mohammed Pasha, during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, and...

The village of Bshila is smaller in size than its neighboring settlements and the ruins there are generally in good shape due to their solid construction. The Sarhiyeh gate has also been well preserved. A series of tombs and burial sites can be found just outside the village. On December...

Village of Mugleya Located on the Interior Plateau on the side of the new road that leads to Kafer Nubbol – 2 kms to the south of Al- Bara. The site was originally established as an independent village, however during the 6th century AD it became linked to Al-Bara. The village Mugleya is...

Primary causes of damage to the site of Apamea is looting. The looters are often aided by Syrian regime officials based in Al-Habuseh area in Al Madiq Citadel, who help traffic stolen artifacts without fear of any legal consequences. After bribing regime officials, the artifacts are smuggled across...