Deir ez-Zor Museum

The Deir ez-Zor Museum is an archaeological center displaying finds from the northeastern Syrian region and the surrounding river valley. Its exhibition halls contain objects spanning multiple time periods and reconstructed structures that show what ancient dwellings and fortifications looked like.

This institution opened in the 1970s and relocated twice over the following decades as it expanded its collection and mission. It grew to preserve thousands of artifacts that reveal how ancient societies in this region developed and interacted over millennia.

The name references the important ancient settlements that once flourished in this region and shaped daily life here for thousands of years. You can observe how people lived across different periods through the objects on display, from tools to household items.

The displays are organized in a way that lets you understand spatial arrangements and daily life through reconstructed buildings and household items. Set aside enough time to browse through different collection areas, especially if you want to grasp how people organized their homes and communities.

The collection includes thousands of ancient clay records from one of the oldest known kingdoms in the region, revealing early systems of record-keeping and trade. Additionally, the holdings contain material from a Roman frontier town that once stood as a meeting point of cultures and military interests.

Location: Deir ez-Zor

Inception: 1974

Official opening: 1974

Website: http://cdli.ucla.edu/collections/syria/deir_en.html

GPS coordinates: 35.34100,40.13300

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09