Ancient inscription reignites debate on whether Syrian mosque stands atop Roman Emperor Elagabalus’ Temple of the Sun

A mysterious inscription sheds light on the issue of whether the Great Mosque of Homs in Syria was constructed over the ...
Ancient Origins

Greek Inscription Provides New Clue in Elagabalus Temple Debate

A newly examined Greek inscription uncovered inside Homs’ Great Mosque of al-Nuri is reopening an old argument with big implications: does the mosque sit directly over the long-lost Elagabalus Temple, ...
Greek Reporter

Greek Inscription Found in Syrian Mosque Points to Lost Temple of the Sun

A study examines a Greek inscription discovered inside a mosque in Homs and its possible connection to the lost Temple of the Sun in Syria.
Al-Monitor

Thieves steal ancient gold from Syria's national museum, sources say

(FILES) Youngsters walk outside Syria's National Museum as it reopens to visitors, in Damascus — LOUAI BESHARA Thieves made off with several ancient gold ingots from Syria's national museum in ...
Al-Monitor

Six ancient statues stolen from Syria's National Museum of Damascus

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the National Museum of Damascus after it reopened, a month after the ousting of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al ...
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Once thought lost forever, 1,200 ancient tablets are finally back and revealing knowledge buried for millennia

More than a decade after vanishing during Syria’s civil conflict, a collection of ancient tablets tied to the Bronze Age kingdom of Ebla has resurfaced. The newly returned cache includes over 1,200 ...
WPLG

Thieves have stolen ancient Roman-era statues from the national museum in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Thieves have stolen several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from the national museum in the Syrian capital, leading to temporary closure of the facility, two ...
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Inside Syria: How they won in just 11 days!

From the glory days of ancient Syria to the modern war that shaped its future - this video dives into Syria’s long history and how it finally reclaimed its land in a shocking 11-day victory. Discover ...
WFMZ-TV

Thieves steal Roman statues from Syria's national museum

Ancient sculptures are displayed in a section titled "The World of Women" at the National Museum of Syria in Damascus, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Thieves ...