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Al-Azm Palace
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Al-Azem Palace is a historical palace located in Damascus, Syria. Built in 1749 as the private residence for As’ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus during the Ottoman era, the palace sits north of Al-Buzuriyah Souq in the Old City. It exemplifies the richness of 18th-century Arab architecture. Over the years, its roles varied until the Syrian government purchased it in 1951 and transformed it into the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions. The palace underwent major reconstruction after sustaining damage during the Syrian Revolution of 1925-1927 and was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1983. Today, it stands as a testament to Damascus's rich cultural heritage and architectural grandeur. The palace was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 as part of Ancient City of Damascus.
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Country: Syria
District: Damascus Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monumnets
World Heritage Site
Part of: Ancient City of Damascus
Date of Inscription: 1979
Exact Location
Elevation: 696 m
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