Since President Trump announced his intent to end a half-century of sanctions on Syria, a debate has developed in his ...

It wasn’t until last December, when the Assad government fell after 14 years of fighting, that he was able to return. Now, ...

A shrine on the outskirts of Damascus has long been a prominent destination for Shias from around the world. Its golden dome glistens in the sun and the outer walls are covered in tiles from Iran. But ...

During Syria’s civil war, protecting the revered Sayyida Zeinab shrine was a rallying cry for some Shiite fighters and groups ...

The shrine, known as a lararium, is surrounded by well-preserved paintings and murals depicting animals, deities, and more.

Syria’s capital, Damascus, is suffering from its worst water shortages in years as a result of the lowest rainfall in more ...