{"id":10593,"date":"2025-08-18T01:49:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T22:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgam.gov.sy\/?p=10593"},"modified":"2025-08-18T01:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T22:49:22","slug":"al-azm-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dgam.gov.sy\/?p=10593&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Al-Azm Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Full Name:<\/strong> Al-Azm Palace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Type:<\/strong> Residential House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Use:<\/strong> Museum of Popular Traditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ownership:<\/strong> Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Number and Date:<\/strong> 519 \u2013 T, 13\/7\/1948<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property Number:<\/strong> 581<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property Location:<\/strong> Minaret Al-Shehm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Minaret Al-Shehm, at the northern entrance of Al-Buzuriyah Souq, approximately midway between the Umayyad Mosque and Medhat Pasha Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Period:<\/strong> Ottoman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date of Construction:<\/strong> 1163 AH \u2013 1749 AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Builder:<\/strong> Governor of Damascus, As\u2019ad Pasha Al-Azm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historical Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al-Azm Palace is located in the heart of Old Damascus. It was built by the Governor of Damascus, As\u2019ad Pasha Al-Azm, on the site of the Dar Al-Dhahab (House of Gold), which dates back to the era of Tankiz, the deputy of Syria. This location was part of the courtyard of the ancient Temple of Jupiter. It is also said that during the Umayyad period, a residence for Muawiya was built here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Description of the Building:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The palace covers an area of approximately 5,500 m\u00b2<\/strong> and contains sixteen large halls in total. It consists of three main sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Harem (Harmalik):<\/strong> This wing was designated for the governor\u2019s family, occupying about two-thirds of the palace. It includes two iwans, a private family bath, and two courtyards (\u201ccircular and rectangular\u201d). The Harmalik is two stories high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Salamlik:<\/strong> This wing was intended for guests and occupies the southern part of the palace, covering an area of 1,000 m\u00b2. It features an open courtyard with a large rectangular pool in the center, along with several rooms and an iwan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Khadimlik:<\/strong> This section was for the palace servants and cooks, located to the northwest of the Harmalik.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    As\u2019ad Pasha Al-Azm intended for the palace to be magnificent in grandeur, though its exterior appearance is simple and does not reveal the wealth and splendor within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Condition of the Building:<\/strong> Good<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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