Where the cella of the shrine of Baal Shamin once stood, only four columns now remain. And the remains of the Arch of Triumph, dating back to the era of Roman Emperor Severus in the third century, lie ...

Islamic State militants have taken near complete control of the Syrian city of Palmyra, home to some of the world's most magnificent ancient ruins. There are fears that the militants will destroy ...

London: The collapse of a once-feared security apparatus, coupled with widespread poverty, has triggered a gold rush in Syria where experts say social media has emerged as a key hub for the sale of ...

Syria's interior ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba said Saturday that around a third of the population had been wanted by ...

By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Israel and Turkey have set up a round-the-clock direct line to avoid any undesired military ...

Heavier rainfalls that lead to deadly flash floods. Droughts that spark wildfires. Soaring summertime temperatures. And a ...

Joan Aruz examines the history and endurance of the Palmyrene people in “Palmyra: Caravan City and Cultural Crossroads.” ...

The civilization was known for sophisticated urban centers, ceremonial platforms, cliffside burial structures, and ...

Based on the presence of the cross and the pottery and glass pieces that were found, this tomb dates back to the Byzantine ...

The main fountain in the ancient Greek city of Perga in Turkey flows again after restoration works restored it to its former ...

Starting in 2021, a research team led by Musallam R. al-Rawahneh—an associate professor of archeology and ancient Near East ...