National Museum of Damascus
The Department of Ancient Syrian Antiquities
It consists of 7 halls that were divided according to the sites, which are two halls for Ugarit discoveries, two halls for the discoveries of Mari, a hall for Ebla discoveries, a hall for discoveries of coastal Syrian sites (such as Amrit, Tal al-Qazl and Ibn Hani), and a room for discoveries of internal Syria sites (such as Tell Khwirah, Tal Sabi Abyad and others) Among the most important pieces presented in it are:
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Vulture. Mari. Azure body.
3- The shape of an eagle whose body is made of lapis lazuli stone, its head is in the shape of a lion’s head made of hollow gold foil, eyes lowered with bitumen, and the tail of gold foil also, it was found at the site of Mari and dates back to the third millennium BC (height 11.8 cm and width 13 cm ).
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Golden Brooch
datation 3rd-4th century AD
provenance Dura Europos
area Syria
period 3rd Century AD
size 5,5 cm x 8,5 cm
materials Precious Metal.
themes Craft Industry. Daily Life.
Golden Ring
datation 2nd millennium BC
provenance Ugarit
area Syria
period 2000-1000 BC
materials Precious Metal.
themes Commerce. Communication. Daily Life. Women/Maternity.
Golden Piece
datation 15th-14th century BC
provenance Qatana
area Syria
period 2000-1000 BC
size 4.5 cm x 4 cm
materials Precious Metal.
themes Commerce. Communication. Conflicts/Alliances. Religion/Spirituality.