A modern building and a traditional mud fence in one of the Ghouta fields of Damascus

A modern building and a traditional mud fence in one of the Ghouta fields of Damascus

The bronze Telegraph Column at al-Marja Square

The bronze Telegraph Column at al-Marja Square

The upper part of the entrance, as-Sinaniyya Mosque

The upper part of the entrance, as-Sinaniyya Mosque

The entrance of al-Madrasa az-Zahiriyya is richly decorated with ablaq masonry, a muqarnas vault and inscriptions

The entrance of al-Madrasa az-Zahiriyya is richly decorated with ablaq masonry, a muqarnas vault and inscriptions

The upper part of the minaret, Qashani tiles, as-Sinaniyya Mosque

The upper part of the minaret, Qashani tiles, as-Sinaniyya Mosque

Mausoleum of az-Zahir Baybars, colorful marble niche

Mausoleum of az-Zahir Baybars, colorful marble niche

Mausoleum of az-Zahir Baybars, decorations with colorful marble

Mausoleum of az-Zahir Baybars, decorations with colorful marble

Roman Gate (Peribolos) at the Straight Street, Old City of Damsacus

Roman Gate (Peribolos) at the Straight Street, Old City of Damsacus

Figurine of a lion on the fountain edge, at-Takiyya as-Sulaymaniyya

Figurine of a lion on the fountain edge, at-Takiyya as-Sulaymaniyya

Ornament over a window, Khan Sulayman Basha al-ʿAzm

Ornament over a window, Khan Sulayman Basha al-ʿAzm

Damascene painted tiles over the windows, as-Sinaniyya Mosque

Damascene painted tiles over the windows, as-Sinaniyya Mosque

General view of al-Qarmani Bath and garden

General view of al-Qarmani Bath and garden

A colorful marble niche in the mausoleum of az-Zahir Baybars

A colorful marble niche in the mausoleum of az-Zahir Baybars

Khan Sulayman Basha, view into the courtyard

Khan Sulayman Basha, view into the courtyard

The handles of the main door of al-Madrasa az-Zahiriyya

The handles of the main door of al-Madrasa az-Zahiriyya

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, a wooden internal balcony (sudda) above the prayer hall entrance

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, a wooden internal balcony (sudda) above the prayer hall entrance

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, prayer hall

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, prayer hall

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, western facade

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, western facade

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, western facade from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, western facade from the inside

Turbat Khaʾirbak (mausoleum), Mamluk Rank

Turbat Khaʾirbak (mausoleum), Mamluk Rank

Jamiʿ al-Mihmandar, courtyard - inscription on the northern facade

Jamiʿ al-Mihmandar, courtyard – inscription on the northern facade

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, main entrance details from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, main entrance details from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, prayer hall - Minbar

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, prayer hall – Minbar

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, entrance of prayer hall - arch support

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, entrance of prayer hall – arch support

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, details from the main entrance

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, details from the main entrance

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, the entrance from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, the entrance from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, main entrance details from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, main entrance details from the inside

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, arcade along the prayer hall

Jamiʿ al-Khayr, arcade along the prayer hall

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, the nave

Maronite Cathedral, the nave