The film tells about ancient civilizations and cities located on the territory of modern Syria: a view of a Roman road in the Syrian desert, built by Italian peasants, an ancient amphitheater. Types of ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra: ruins of temples, theaters, water pipes. Types of Damascus: mosque, palaces, streets of the old city, bakery, jewelry store. Views of the city of Hama: ancient water-lifting wheels - Naurs, aqueducts. Malyuli village in the mountains: a church and caves in the mountains.