The main arch and the integrated columns of the Nabataean gate in Busra

The main arch and the integrated columns of the Nabataean gate in Busra

The Nabataean gate with its main arch, columns and capitals

The Nabataean gate with its main arch, columns and capitals

View over the roof of the south-western Madrasat Ismaʿil Basha al-ʿAzm to the Umayyad Mosque with its high transept of the prayer hall with a central dome and its three minarets

View over the roof of the south-western Madrasat Ismaʿil Basha al-ʿAzm to the Umayyad Mosque with its high transept of the prayer hall with a central dome and its three minarets

Previous state, ornamental detail in main façade of the fortified tower north of Bab Antakiya, Aleppo, Syria

Fig.41-a2_Close-up view of ornamental medallion/ window

Previous state, inscription in main façade of the fortified tower north of Bab Antakiya, Aleppo, Syria

Fig.41-a3_Close-up view of inscription

Previous state, inscription in main façade of the fortified tower north of Bab Antakiya, Aleppo, Syria

Fig.41-a3_Close-up view of inscription

Rubble stone with inscription

Fig.42_ٍStone with inscription

In the courtyrad of the Umayyad Mosque - view to al-ʿArus minaret and northern arcade

In the courtyrad of the Umayyad Mosque – view to al-ʿArus minaret and northern arcade

General view of of Damascus city with the Umayyad Mosque

General view of of Damascus city with the Umayyad Mosque

A picture of workers doing restorations in the Umayyad Mosque

A picture of workers doing restorations in the Umayyad Mosque

Remains of the western entrance to the Temple of Jupiter, behind it the minaret of Qaytbay

Remains of the western entrance to the Temple of Jupiter, behind it the minaret of Qaytbay

General view of the Umayyad Mosque shows the dome and the three minarets of the mosque

General view of the Umayyad Mosque shows the dome and the three minarets of the mosque

Propylaea of Jupiter Temple, Damascus

Propylaea of Jupiter Temple, Damascus

Part the western gate, Jupiter Temple

Part the western gate, Jupiter Temple

Part of the propylaea, Jupiter Temple

Part of the propylaea, Jupiter Temple

Columns with Corinthian capitals, remnants of the Jupiter Temple

Columns with Corinthian capitals, remnants of the Jupiter Temple

Part the western gate of the Jupiter Temple and Minaret of Qaytbay

Part the western gate of the Jupiter Temple and Minaret of Qaytbay

Umayyad Mosque, the facade of the prayer hall and the Qaytbay minaret

Umayyad Mosque, the facade of the prayer hall and the Qaytbay minaret

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Citadel of Aleppo, Entrance Gateway

Citadel of Aleppo, Entrance Gateway

Jacquard-cartons with holelines for weaving design patterns

Jacquard-cartons with holelines for weaving design patterns

Citadel of Aleppo, entrance gateways and bridge

Citadel of Aleppo, entrance gateways and bridge

Citadel of Aleppo, entrance gateways and bridge

Citadel of Aleppo, entrance gateways and bridge

Citadel of Aleppo, Entrance Gateway

Citadel of Aleppo, Entrance Gateway

Citadel of Aleppo, Gate of Two Lions - the Smiling Lion

Citadel of Aleppo, Gate of Two Lions – the Smiling Lion

Sample catalogue for silk fabrics, textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Sample catalogue for silk fabrics, textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Brocade in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Brocade in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Parking spaces infront of the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Parking spaces infront of the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

A warping machine in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

A warping machine in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family