Showcasing the various facets of the Syrian capital, the museums in Damascus symbolize the blend of tradition and modernity.
Be it history or art and culture, medicine or epigraphy, the Museums in Damascus encompasses diverse range of themes. Well-known tourist attractions of the city, Damascus museums give visitors an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the various aspects of the city.
The National Museum of Damascus
The most significant museum in Damascus is the National Museum. Consisting of various galleries, the museum exhibits different archaeological finds and historical artifacts epitomizing the past eras. Some of the famous items on display are the Synagogue of Dura Europos, the tablet containing the oldest known alphabet, the Ugarit, the Palmyrenean objects and such others.
Special Museums of Damascus
The list of museums in Damascus includes the following:
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- The Army Museum- on display are the weapons used in warfare over the ages.
- The Museum of Traditional Handicrafts- traditional craft items occupy the galleries of this museum.
- The National Museum of the Arts and Popular Traditions- treasure chest of the development of performing arts in Damascus
- The Historical Museum of Epigraphy- excellent collection of manuscripts, calligraphy, printed texts, lay-outs and such other items.
The two museums dedicated to the progress of scientific thought are the Damascus Museum of Agriculture and The Museum of Arab Medicine and Sciences.
Symbolizing the past and the present, the museums of Damascus record the progress of mankind. The human accomplishments in the fields of art and culture, science and technology, medicine and agriculture find prominence in the gamut of Damascus museums.
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