SYRIA FIRST LADY OPENS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

From: Info-Prod Research (Middle East) | Date: October 31, 2002 | Copyright information

According to "Syria Live", the wife of president Bashar al-Assad, Asmaal-Assad opened the archaeological park in Ebla. Minister of Culture Dr.Najwa Qassab Hassan made a speech at the opening ceremony in which she saidthat this important site represents a proof on Syria's ancient culture andits historical role. Dr. Najwa added t...

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