A grave carved in the rock, Maʿlula

A grave carved in the rock, Maʿlula

Exterior view of Hammam al-Qaramani, dome of frigidarium (barrani)

Exterior view of Hammam al-Qaramani, dome of frigidarium (barrani)

One of the Basilica aisles, is separated from the central courtyard by a row of arches based on columns, Basilica A, ar-Rusafa

One of the Basilica aisles, is separated from the central courtyard by a row of arches based on columns, Basilica A, ar-Rusafa

Kharbaqa Dam: One of the dams that were built to limit seasonal flood waters in the Badia

Kharbaqa Dam: One of the dams that were built to limit seasonal flood waters in the Badia

Interior view of Basilika A, ar-Rusafa

Interior view of Basilika A, ar-Rusafa

Turbat az-Zahir Baybars, mosaic details covering the southern wall of the mausoleum

Turbat az-Zahir Baybars, mosaic details covering the southern wall of the mausoleum

Az-Zahir Baybars Mausoleum in al-Madrasa az-Zahiriyya

Az-Zahir Baybars Mausoleum in al-Madrasa az-Zahiriyya

Turbat az-Zahir Baybars, mosaics covering the southern wall of the mausoleum

Turbat az-Zahir Baybars, mosaics covering the southern wall of the mausoleum

Damascus, Hammam al-Qaramani

Damascus, Hammam al-Qaramani

The remaining upper part of Shumaymis Castle

The remaining upper part of Shumaymis Castle

Qalb Lawza, Basilica of 5th c., view from nave, facing east to apse

Qalb Lawza, Basilica of 5th c., view from nave, facing east to apse

The donjon and the corner tower of Yahmur Castle

The donjon and the corner tower of Yahmur Castle

Al-Madrasa al-Muqaddamiyya, the prayer niche

Al-Madrasa al-Muqaddamiyya, the prayer niche

Khan al-Wazir, internal facade of the khan's entrance

Khan al-Wazir, internal facade of the khan’s entrance

Khan al-Wazir, main entrance

Khan al-Wazir, main entrance

Dayr Zakka (monastery), mosaic in a destroyed part of the building, showing a palm, a fallow deer and birds

Dayr Zakka (monastery), mosaic in a destroyed part of the building, showing a palm, a fallow deer and birds

The tower tombs, Valley of the Tombs

The tower tombs, Valley of the Tombs

Monastery of St Simeon Stylites, view the west basilica

Monastery of St Simeon Stylites, view the west basilica

Jamiʿ ash-Shuʿaybiyya, the upper part - a cornice with floral motifs and a Qur'anic text in Kufic script

Jamiʿ ash-Shuʿaybiyya, the upper part – a cornice with floral motifs and a Qur’anic text in Kufic script

The tower of Qalʿat Yahmur (Yahmur Castle)

The tower of Qalʿat Yahmur (Yahmur Castle)

Qalʿat (castle) Yahmur, Main entrance of the fortified tower

Qalʿat (castle) Yahmur, Main entrance of the fortified tower

Entrance of al-Imam Ismaʿil Mosque, as-Salamiyya

Entrance of al-Imam Ismaʿil Mosque, as-Salamiyya

Minaret of al-Imam Ismaʿil Mosque, as-Salamiyya

Minaret of al-Imam Ismaʿil Mosque, as-Salamiyya

Dayr Zakka (monastery), floor mosaic of the narthex (in situ)

Dayr Zakka (monastery), floor mosaic of the narthex (in situ)

Minaret of the great mosque, (al-Jamiʿ al-Kabir), Maʿarrat an-Nuʿman

Minaret of the great mosque, (al-Jamiʿ al-Kabir), Maʿarrat an-Nuʿman

View at an-Nuri Mosque and the Kilaniyya Norias on the Orontes River, Hama

View at an-Nuri Mosque and the Kilaniyya Norias on the Orontes River, Hama

A side of the courtyard arches, an-Nuri Mosque

A side of the courtyard arches, an-Nuri Mosque

Izraʿ - Kanisat (church) Mar Jirjis from the inside

Izraʿ – Kanisat (church) Mar Jirjis from the inside

Ornament over a window, Khan Sulayman Basha al-ʿAzm

Ornament over a window, Khan Sulayman Basha al-ʿAzm

Arched window of perforated stucco, al-Bimaristan an-Nuri

Arched window of perforated stucco, al-Bimaristan an-Nuri