UNESCO Sites In Syria

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Syria UNESCO has registered 6 sites on the World Heritage list and 12 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Syria and the corresponding map.

Syria UNESCO list

Ancient City of Aleppo
Ancient City of Bosra
Ancient City of Damascus
Ancient Villages of Northern Syria
Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din
Site of Palmyra

Syria UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Syria.

Description

The Ancient City of Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history of over 5,000 years. It contains several important architectural and cultural sites, including the Great Mosque of Aleppo and the Citadel of Aleppo.
The Ancient City of Bosra is an important archaeological site in southern Syria. It was an important center of trade and commerce during the Roman and Byzantine periods. It contains several well-preserved architectural and cultural sites, including the Roman Theatre of Bosra and the Cathedral of Bosra.
The Ancient City of Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back over 7,000 years. It contains many important architectural and cultural sites, including the Umayyad Mosque and the Citadel of Damascus.
The Ancient Villages of Northern Syria is a collection of well-preserved traditional villages and towns located northwest of the country. They provide important insights into the region’s traditional architecture, culture, and way of life.
Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din are two important medieval fortresses in western Syria. They were both built during the Crusader period and provided important insights into the military architecture and tactics of the time.
The Site of Palmyra is an important archaeological site located in central Syria. It was an important center of trade and commerce during the Roman period and contains some well-preserved architectural and cultural sites, including the Temple of Bel and the Roman Theatre of Palmyra.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Syria have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.