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Photo: Photo taken by Tariq Zahraa, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
War memorial dedicated to the Syrian soldiers killed during battle.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial, dedicated to the Syrian soldiers killed during battle. It was visited every year by the President of Syria on Martyrs' Day prior to the fall of the Assad regime.
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Built in 1749, it includes a museum describing the life of royal families.
Out in the suburbs but accessible by minibus or taxi. It's about US$7 to get in and well worth it. It was built with the help of the North Korean Government and the influence shows. There is an exhibit of military hardware outside. English-speaking guides are available. Many big galleries contain murals commemorating the life of former president Hafez al-Assad. Other exhibits include paintings, which represent the history of Syria with a mixture of Arab and Syrian nationalism.