National Museum of Damascus
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#7 in Syria
The National Museum of Damascus, located in the heart of Syria's capital, is one of the country's most significant cultural institutions. Established in 1919, the museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts spanning a wide range of historical periods, including prehistoric, ancient, classical, and Islamic eras. Highlights of the museum's collection include ancient sculptures, mosaics, manuscripts, and an impressive array of archaeological finds from various Syrian excavations. One of its most notable exhibits is the reconstructed facade of an ancient synagogue from Dura-Europos, which dates back to the 3rd century AD.
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