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1963 Queen Zenobia of Palmyra Stamp Set

The Original Queen of Syria - Zenobia of Palmyra

On this International Women's Day, let's take a moment to celebrate the one and only, Queen Zenobia (زنوبيا) of Palmyra.  Featured in this 1963 Stamp set, Queen Zenobia, Empress of Palmyra (ملكة تدمر) is a potent...

The Original Queen of Syria - Zenobia of Palmyra

On this International Women's Day, let's take a moment to celebrate the one and only, Queen Zenobia (زنوبيا) of Palmyra.  Featured in this 1963 Stamp set, Queen Zenobia, Empress of Palmyra (ملكة تدمر) is a potent...

Travel Through 1938 Damascus and Jerusalem

Travel Through 1938 Damascus and Jerusalem

“Beyond the mountains of Lebanon in Syria is Damascus – said to be the oldest city in the world.” This travelogue documentary, The Screen Traveler, by filmmaker Andre De La...

Travel Through 1938 Damascus and Jerusalem

“Beyond the mountains of Lebanon in Syria is Damascus – said to be the oldest city in the world.” This travelogue documentary, The Screen Traveler, by filmmaker Andre De La...

1930s Bilad Al-Sham Vintage Syria Map

1930s Bilad Al-Sham Vintage Syria Map

This undated Arabic language map was likely published in the 1930's in Damascus and created by Syrian cartographer Hamdi Tarabein (حمدي طربين). Titled 'Bilad Al-Sham' (بلاد الشام), it showcases Syria and...

1930s Bilad Al-Sham Vintage Syria Map

This undated Arabic language map was likely published in the 1930's in Damascus and created by Syrian cartographer Hamdi Tarabein (حمدي طربين). Titled 'Bilad Al-Sham' (بلاد الشام), it showcases Syria and...

White Helmets Volunteers Save a girl and her family from the Earthquake rubble in Bisnia (West of Idlib)

Turkiye and Syria Earthquake Relief Support

With this catastrophe upon us, for the months of February & March, 100% of profits from all sales of Syrian Memories products will go towards emergency Earthquake relief efforts.

Turkiye and Syria Earthquake Relief Support

With this catastrophe upon us, for the months of February & March, 100% of profits from all sales of Syrian Memories products will go towards emergency Earthquake relief efforts.

Late 19th century general view of Damascus with Umayyad Mosque and her three Minarets (from the left: Qaitbay, Isa and Bride)

The Three Minarets of the Great Umayyad Mosque

Look across the Damascus skyline and you’ll undoubtedly catch a glimpse of the three towering minarets of the Umayyad Mosque (الجامع الأموي). Part of the uniqueness of the Great Mosque,...

The Three Minarets of the Great Umayyad Mosque

Look across the Damascus skyline and you’ll undoubtedly catch a glimpse of the three towering minarets of the Umayyad Mosque (الجامع الأموي). Part of the uniqueness of the Great Mosque,...

"أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحباً بكم في موقع "ذكريات سورية

"أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحباً بكم في موقع "ذكريات سورية

!"أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحباً بكم في موقع "ذكريات سورية تتمثل مهمة موقع "ذكريات سورية"، الذي أنشئ في أوائل عام 2023، في الاحتفاء بالتاريخ والتراث السوري من خلال مجموعة من المرئيات والقصص...

"أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحباً بكم في موقع "ذكريات سورية

!"أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحباً بكم في موقع "ذكريات سورية تتمثل مهمة موقع "ذكريات سورية"، الذي أنشئ في أوائل عام 2023، في الاحتفاء بالتاريخ والتراث السوري من خلال مجموعة من المرئيات والقصص...