... that the fourth-century Byzantine mosaic discovered in Maryamin, in central Syria, is one of the few artifacts that give an indication on how the organ instrument was used in antiquity? (3 January 2013)
... that whosoever erases the inscription on the Statue of Iddi-Ilum of ancient Mari, "will have his line wiped out by Inanna"? (11 December 2012) The Louvre lion and accompanying stone tablet
... that the inscription on the stone tablet accompanying the Urkish lions(pictured) is the earliest known text written in the Hurrian language? (6 December 2012) Overview of the Great Colonnade at Apamea in Syria
... that the porticoes of the Great Colonnade at Apamea(pictured) were paved with mosaics along the full 2-kilometre (1.2 mi) stretch of the avenue? (29 November 2012)
... that Bab al-Faraj is the only surviving city wall gate in Damascus that was added after the Muslim conquest? (27 November 2012) The Great Tetrapylon at Palmyra linking the western and central sections of the colonnade
... that the Roman Harbaqa Dam in the Syrian Desert was reused by the Umayyads in the eighth century to supply water to the nearby palace of Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi? (24 November 2012) Remains of the Camp of Diocletian at Palmyra
... that the Church of Julianos in the village of Barad in northern Syria, was one of two three-aisled basilicas in the Dead Cities? (23 October 2012) Postern gate of the Royal Palace of Ugarit with walls leaning 25 degrees
... that the Royal Palace(gate pictured) of ancient Ugarit in Syria had fortification walls whose base sloped outward 45 degrees? (22 October 2012) Statue of the praying figure of Ebih-Il from ancient Mari
that were probably used for storage? (15 October 2012)
... that
minister of agrarian reform
? (14 October 2012)
... that by the time of his death in 1764 BC, Yarim-Lim I, king of Yamhad (modern-day Aleppo, Syria) was said to be the "mightiest ruler in the Near East outside of Egypt"? (11 October 2012)
... that
Zimrilim and queen consort of the ancient city-state of Mari
, was described as "the most prominent of the Mari ladies"? (9 October 2012)
... that the name of the Syrian town Taftanaz is likely of Hittite origin? (6 October 2012)
... that a Roman inscription at the Syrian town of Darkush on the Orontes River attests to the existence of a shipbuilding industry for river-going boats in the town? (24 September 2012)
... that the Syrian village of al-Mushannaf has a well-preserved temple, dated to the first century BC, that was dedicated to Zeus and Athena? (22 September 2012)
... that a stele of Egyptian kingSeti I was found built into the wall of a local house in the village of Tell Shihab in southern Syria? (16 September 2012)
... that the Phoenician settlement of Tell Sukas in modern Syria was located at the center of the fertile plain of Jableh on a hill with access to two natural harbors? (16 September 2012)
... that the town of Muzayrib in southern Syria served as the first major resting place along the Hajj caravan route from Damascus to Mecca during the Ottoman era? (13 September 2012)
DOX BOX International Documentary Film Festival, founded by Syrian filmmaker Orwa Nyrabia in 2008, quickly grew into the most important documentary film gathering in the Arab world
... that the Phoenician ruins (temple pictured) of the ancient city of Amrit, near Tartus in Syria, are preserved in their entirety without extensive remodeling by later generations? (30 January 2012) Prime Minister Sabri al-Asali
... that former
prime minister of Syria Sabri al-Asali(pictured) was part of the delegation that attended the founding of the Arab League in Cairo
in 1945? (28 January 2012)
... that
Nasser
policy under threat of arrest? (14 January 2012)
... that Abdullah Atfeh was the first chief of staff of the Syrian Army following the country's independence? (12 January 2012)
... that
prime minister of Syria, conducted secret negotiations with Israel and discussed the possibility of a summit between Ben-Gurion and al-Za'im
in 1949? (11 January 2012)
... that in early 2010 reporters claimed that an unprecedented attack on Jordan was targeted at both terrorists from Al-Qaida and U.S. military bases? (1 April 2011)
... that finds at the prehistoricNeolithicTell Ghoraifé, located 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Damascus, Syria, show the evolution that took place over a millennium, from wild to domesticated barley? (1 March 2011)
... that pottery boat models found at Tell Mashnaqa, northeastern Syria, suggest that people of the Khabur region had already made use of boats for transport and fishing by c. 5000 BC, if not before? (24 February 2011)
, who had forced his brother, Arhalba, to abdicate? (24 February 2011)
... that Khabur ware pottery was named after the Khabur River region in northeastern Syria, where large quantities of it were found by archaeologist Max Mallowan at the site of Chagar Bazar? (22 February 2011)
and found the tomb in a state of disrepair? (15 April 2010)
... that the Ebla tablets, found in ancient Ebla, Syria and date back to 2500 BC, reveal that the city produced a range of beers, including one that appears to be named "Ebla"? (13 April 2010)
, celebrated throughout ancient times for their richness, have been reduced to their present-day area of 4,500 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi)? (29 March 2010)
... that the Citadel of Damascus(pictured) in Syria was built not on the top of a hill, but on flat ground, at the same level as the rest of Damascus city? (21 March 2010) Citadel of Damascus
... that a chance discovery in 1928 by a local farmer in Minet el-Beida led to the excavation of ancient Ugarit in Syria? (20 March 2010)
... that
Mamluks
? (20 March 2010)
... that
French mandate
? (18 March 2010)
... that the Temple of Bel(pictured), dedicated in 32 AD, formed the center of religious life in Palmyra, Syria and is considered its "best preserved" ruin? (18 March 2010) Temple of Bel
was drained between 1953 and 1968, providing an extra 41,000 hectares (160 sq mi) of irrigated lands? (17 March 2010)
... that the
Roman theatre of Bosra (pictured), built in the 2nd-century AD in Bosra, Syria, is the largest, most complete and best preserved of all the Roman theatres in the Middle East? (13 March 2010)
The Roman theatre of Bosra
... that between 1725 and 1783, members of the prominent Damascene family
Tekkiye Mosque (pictured), built by the architect Sinan, has been described as "the finest example in Damascus of Ottoman architecture"? (22 February 2009)
... that
khan
in the city? (16 February 2009)
Barnstars
The
WikiJaguar
Award for Excellence
-for super-quickly solving my "pomegranate" problem, +for all your other great edits: Shukran! Huldra (talk) 13:34, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
Here's to observant editors. May you have many more satisfying years. And may we be likewise blessed with your contribution. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 01:55, 14 November 2012 (UTC)
The Award of the Arabian Barnstar
For your excellent work on articles related to the Arab world, past and present. More editors like you are needed! Constantine ✍ 08:34, 27 September 2012 (UTC)
Congratulations! Your work to create and expand articles about the Middle East has resulted in more than 50 such articles mentioned at
"Did you know?" on the Main page. Thank you for helping to expand the global coverage of English Wikipedia! Binksternet (talk
) 02:46, 29 March 2012 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Seems to be the best-fitting barnstar I could give you my friend. This is for your tireless efforts at creating high-quality Syria-related articles and continously improving existing ones. Keep up the great work! Al Ameer son (talk) 05:27, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
OK, I know there were buildings in Syria (or at least I guess I did). And I now know that these buildings existed before you wrote about them. But the important point is that we now know about them and anyone else in the world can too. Thanks from me and the wiki... 50? Victuallers (talk) 18:06, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For your many fine contributions, including article starts like
Forests of Syria, among others, it is my pleasure to give you this small token of appreciation. Thanks for helping to bring knowledge of an underrepresented subject area to English-speaking readers. Keep up the great work. Tiamuttalk
08:44, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
Syrian Barnstar of National Merit. Awarded to Zozo for his outstanding contributions and efforts to improve coverage of Syrian topics (21 March 2010)
Syrian Hawk of National Merit
Awarded for contribution to
Hims to Good article status. Let's keep pushing forward! - Al Ameer son (talk