Excavation works carried out by national and foreign archeological teams in the central Syrian Governorate of Hama has yielded several important findings in Tal al-Homsi, Apamea, al-Rawda, Ba'arin Cemetery, Tal al-Qarqour.

The teams also executed many restoration works in the ancient Shaizar Castle.

Head of Hama Department of Ruins Jamal Ramadan said significant parts of Apamea ancient city were unearthed, particularly in the northeastern corners, as well as discovering some findings including a stone statue with intact face.

Mr. Ramadan added that the Syrian-German crew discovered a stone statue of a lioness which was the Symbol of Mamlouki state. The team managed to open new tracks in this ancient citadel, enabling visitors to move freely in the place and enjoy its marvelous ruins.

He said his department was studying all these valuable findings to classify them according to their periods before displaying them to the public in the museum.

Ahmad Fathi Zahra

Syrian Arab News Agency