Syrian history

From archaeological destruction and museum theft to changes in school curricula, Abdulrahman Matar examines the threats to Syria’s cultural heritage and collective memory.

In the aftermath of the devastating February 2023 earthquake that struck both Turkey and Syria, Syrian tribes in the Euphrates Valley mobilized swiftly to...

"Historical map of the Jazira Region" The Syrian Jazira is a term used to describe a vast geographical area in northeastern Syria that includes the...