National Museum in Damascus, National Museum in Damascus, Syria
The National Museum contains over 300,000 artifacts spread across five wings, documenting the development of Syrian civilization through multiple historical periods.
The museum first opened in 1919 under King Faisal's Arab Kingdom of Syria, with a collection initially stored at the Madrasa al-Adiliya building.
The museum displays the reconstructed Dura-Europos synagogue from 245 AD, featuring exceptional wall paintings that reflect ancient religious practices.
After reopening in 2018, four of the five wings remain accessible to visitors, with exhibits arranged chronologically from prehistoric times to modern art.
The entrance incorporates the reconstructed facade of the Umayyad palace Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi, transported from the Syrian desert in 1936.
Location: Damascus
Inception: 1919
Official opening: 1936
Address: Shoukry Al-Qouwatly
Website: https://virtual-museum-syria.org/damascus
GPS coordinates: 33.51257,36.29004
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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