Bimaristan an-Nuri, the courtyards western facade

Bimaristan an-Nuri, the courtyards western facade

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance - Zengid inscription in Naskhi script

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance – Zengid inscription in Naskhi script

Al-Madrasa al-Ahmadiyya, domes of the prayer niche from the outside

Al-Madrasa al-Ahmadiyya, domes of the prayer niche from the outside

Al-Madrasa al-Ahmadiyya, inscription and decoration above the entrance of the prayer hall

Al-Madrasa al-Ahmadiyya, inscription and decoration above the entrance of the prayer hall

A Waterspout of the ablution fountain in the courtyard of al-Adilliyya Mosque

A Waterspout of the ablution fountain in the courtyard of al-Adilliyya Mosque

Carved giant footprints at the threshold of the entrance of ʿAyn Dara temple

Carved giant footprints at the threshold of the entrance of ʿAyn Dara temple

Jamiʿ al-ʿAdiliyya, corbel with muqarnas supporting an arch in the inner portico

Jamiʿ al-ʿAdiliyya, corbel with muqarnas supporting an arch in the inner portico

Machicolations on the wall of Damascus Citadel

Machicolations on the wall of Damascus Citadel

Bimaristan an-Nuri, courtyard- entrances to single rooms

Bimaristan an-Nuri, courtyard- entrances to single rooms

Bimaristan an-Nuri, courtyard

Bimaristan an-Nuri, courtyard

Bimaristan an-Nuri, small iwan

Bimaristan an-Nuri, small iwan

Bimaristan an-Nuri, view of the small Iwan

Bimaristan an-Nuri, view of the small Iwan

Bimaristan an-Nuri, water reservoir made of basalt

Bimaristan an-Nuri, water reservoir made of basalt

Bimaristan an-Nuri, view of the western Iwan

Bimaristan an-Nuri, view of the western Iwan

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, detail of Corinthian capital

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, detail of Corinthian capital

Bimaristan an-Nuri, mill stones nade of basalt

Bimaristan an-Nuri, mill stones nade of basalt

Busra - al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - the eastern side facing Hammam Manjak

Busra – al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – the eastern side facing Hammam Manjak

The dome hall in the upper floor of Qasr al-ʿAzm (Palace)

The dome hall in the upper floor of Qasr al-ʿAzm (Palace)

Busra - al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari from the south

Busra – al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari from the south

Busra - al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - courtyard surrounded by arcades

Busra – al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – courtyard surrounded by arcades

Busra, al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - the prayer hall

Busra, al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – the prayer hall

Busra, al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - minaret, northern-eastern corner

Busra, al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – minaret, northern-eastern corner

Busra, al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - minaret, northern-eastern corner

Busra, al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – minaret, northern-eastern corner

Busra - al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - Islamic inscription

Busra – al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – Islamic inscription

Busra - al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari - Islamic inscriptions

Busra – al-Jami‘ (mosque) al-ʿUmari – Islamic inscriptions

Busra Citadel - Stone decorations at the entrance

Busra Citadel – Stone decorations at the entrance

Afamiya, remains of the Great Colonnade (Cardo Maximus)

Afamiya, remains of the Great Colonnade (Cardo Maximus)

View the northeast corner of the Agora

View the northeast corner of the Agora

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance - Zengid inscription in Naskhi script

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance – Zengid inscription in Naskhi script

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, domed prayer hall which houses parts of the 5th century cathedral

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, domed prayer hall which houses parts of the 5th century cathedral