A photo of villagers at the entrance of traditional building under construction, Raqqa

A photo of villagers at the entrance of traditional building under construction, Raqqa

Entrance door of the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Entrance door of the textile factory of the Mezannar family

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

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

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

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The northern entrance of the historical city of Dura Europos (Qalʿat as-Salihiyya), end of 4th century BC

The western entrance of Maʿbad (temple) ad-Dumayr

The western entrance of Maʿbad (temple) ad-Dumayr

Tughra of sultan over the entrance of ash-Shaykh Muhyi ad-Din Ibn ʿArabi Mosque

Tughra of sultan over the entrance of ash-Shaykh Muhyi ad-Din Ibn ʿArabi Mosque

at-Takiyya ar-Rifaʿiyya (az-Zawiyaal-Ikhlasiyya ), inscription above the main entrance

at-Takiyya ar-Rifaʿiyya (az-Zawiyaal-Ikhlasiyya ), inscription above the main entrance

An arched entrance, Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi

An arched entrance, Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi

Suq Aslan Dada, view of the Mamluk coat of arms (rank) at the north entrance after completion of the rebuilding work

Suq Aslan Dada, view of the Mamluk coat of arms (rank) at the north entrance after completion of the rebuilding work

As-Sisi alley: southern entrance with gate

As-Sisi alley: southern entrance with gate

Entrance to the Church of St Peter, Saydnaya

Entrance to the Church of St Peter, Saydnaya

Entrance of Suq al-Hamidiyya in the eighties of the 20th century, Damascus

Entrance of Suq al-Hamidiyya in the eighties of the 20th century, Damascus

Suq az-Zarb, view of the former (destroyed) entrance arch to the west

Suq az-Zarb, view of the former (destroyed) entrance arch to the west

As-Sabuniyya Mosque, the upper part of the entrance, muqarnas and rich ornaments

As-Sabuniyya Mosque, the upper part of the entrance, muqarnas and rich ornaments

Suq Aslan Dada, rebuilding of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, rebuilding of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, rebuilding of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, rebuilding of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, reconstruction of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, reconstruction of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, rebuilding of northern entrance, view towards south

Suq Aslan Dada, rebuilding of northern entrance, view towards south

The western entrance of Maʿbad (temple) ad-Dumayr

The western entrance of Maʿbad (temple) ad-Dumayr

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, main entrance after the war destruction

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, main entrance after the war destruction

Entrance gate to the city of Ugarit

Entrance gate to the city of Ugarit

Damage at the western entrance, Jamiʿ an-Nuri, Homs

Damage at the western entrance, Jamiʿ an-Nuri, Homs

Entrance gate to the city of Ugarit

Entrance gate to the city of Ugarit

Busra Citadel - Stone decorations at the entrance

Busra Citadel – Stone decorations at the entrance

Busra Citadel - The ditch of the citadel and the bridge leading to the entrance

Busra Citadel – The ditch of the citadel and the bridge leading to the entrance

Citadel of Aleppo, main entrance gateway

Citadel of Aleppo, main entrance gateway