Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.

The people of Damascus are trying to move on, but many remain in the midst of the ruins, and rebuilding remains a distant ...

For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?

Syria’s status as a classic Middle East tourist definition was shredded by civil war. Visitors are now beginning to return, ...

Though Tehran scrambled to help the Assads face off the rebel assault, soldiers were turning on their own commanders ...

The scars that disfigure Syria after 14 years of civil war are wider than its minefields. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

In the Syrian city of Homs, Alsaeed says he worked in a sweets shop since he was six. At Jasmine, there are sweets that reflect not only Syrian tastes, but also the specific preferences of Homs.

and the ancient city—for the first time since 2011—has become accessible to the public again. The desert roads from Damascus and Homs, littered by remains of tanks and multiple-rocket ...

Celebratory gunfire and street celebrations broke out in the capital Damascus and the city of Homs as news of Sharaa's appointment was announced late Wednesday.

It has always been a dream to return here,” said Abu Hamza, one of the few visitors to Palmyra since last month’s downfall of the Syrian regime. “Now, even the stones hav ...