Al Qassaa Salon
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Theme: The Syrian History - The Guardian of Identity

This event occurred on
June 28, 2025
دمشق, Dimashq
Syria

"The Syrian History – The Guardian of Identity" is a curated evening of ideas that explores how history and heritage shapes our collective consciousness, safeguards our cultural identity, and inspires new perspectives for the future. Through focused talks and intimate dialogues which reflect on Syria’s rich historical layers and the enduring role they play in defining who we are.

المتحف الوطني
دمشق
دمشق, Dimashq, 00000
Syria
Event type:
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Speakers

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ABDALKAREM ALKADRI

Researcher
- Researcher specializing in the history of Damascus - Winner of the Fakhri Al-Baroudi Award for Young Historians - Worked at the National Documentation Center (archive upload, analysis, and preservation project) - Licensed tour guide (English language) - Currently completing a Master's degree in Medieval History at the University of Damascus

KHALED AL FAHD

architect
- Lead architect and expert in project management and architectural restoration - Lecturer at Damascus University and the Syrian Virtual University in BIM and heritage programs - - Participated in the restoration of damaged historical sites in several Syrian governorates. - Aims to connect modern technology with cultural identity through innovative heritage preservation work

Mahmoud Arnaout

Tour Guide
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Damascus Chamber of Tourism - Head of the Tourist Guides Division at the Federation of Chambers of Tourism - Lecturer at the Faculty of Tourism, Damascus University - Tour guide for over 30 years - Graduate of the French Language Department in 1988

Organizing team

Ahmad
al tobol

Damascus, Syria
Organizer

Dima
Sarhan

Damascus , Syria
Co-organizer