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Syria. Damascus. General view Like a lighthouse in the old city, the Umayyad Mosque rises up amongst the domes of the souqs, today adorned with satellite dishes. The symbol of Damascus, the Mosque had once been a church.
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Syria. Damascus. Dervishes The whirling dervishes are known for their hypnotic practices such as dancing and singing until they reach mystical ecstasy.
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Syria. Damascus. Public bathhouse. Hammam Al Salsila After the bath, a towel ("futa") around the waist, people stay for a while in the steam to meditate far away from the world.
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Syria. Damascus. Public bathhouse. Hammam Al Jadid In Damascus, people come to the hammams with their family or friends. Alone, it provides the opportunity to make unexpected encounters. Political and religious divisions seem to dissolve in the tepid steam.
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Syria. Damascus. Malek al Zaher bathhouse Built in the 10th century, the Malek al Zaher bathhouse was restored a few years ago. In the hot room, the marble has resurfaced. This bathhouse is today the most popular in Damascus.
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Syria. Damascus. Umayad Mosque. Prayers Muslims from different sects come to the Umayad Mosque: the Sunnis, the main Muslim community in the country, the ShiÕites, here to pray on the grave of John the Baptist, and the Dawoodi-Bohra, a Muslim sect originating from India.
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Syria. Damascus. Antique dealer Shops selling the treasures of Damascene art have opened in the old city. They are mainly for tourists who love these objects.
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Syria. Damascus. Street in medina The corbelled houses of the old city, with their tiny musharabieh, those balconies that hide women from the gazes of passers-by.
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Syria. Damascus. Tibi House A guard in the courtyard watches over the Tibi House during praying times.
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Syria. Damascus. Souq spices. Khan AsÕad Pasha The Khan AsÕad Pasha sits in the center of the Bzouriye souq, well known for its spices. Its 11-meter high gateway is decorated with stone stalactites (mouqarna).
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Syria. Damascus. Nassan House Traditionally, the rooms of the ground floor have decorated walls and ceilings. The marble platform, once covered with carpets and cushions, is today cluttered with chairs.
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Syria. Damascus. Souq spices. Khan Assad Pasha The Khan AsÕad Pasha sits in the center of the Bzouriye souq, well known for its spices. Its 11-meter high gateway is decorated with stone stalactites (mouqarna).
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Syria. Damascus. Souq spices. Khan Assad Pasha The Khan AsÕad Pasha sits in the center of the Bzouriye souq, well known for its spices. Its 11-meter high gateway is decorated with stone stalactites (mouqarna).
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Syria. Damascus. Souq spices. Khan Assad Pasha The Khan AsÕad Pasha sits in the center of the Bzouriye souq, well known for its spices. Its 11-meter high gateway is decorated with stone stalactites (mouqarna).
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Syria. Damascus. Shami house Marquetry furnishings, carpets, sculpted walls: this is a traditional, old Damascus house.
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Syria. Damascus. Jabri House restaurant The Jabri House, built in 1737, is today the coffeehouse and restaurant the most frequented by Syrians. In this fabulous decor, people smoke hookahs, play backgammon and even surf the Net.
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Syria. Damascus. Mamlouka hotel. Room One of the restored rooms in the Beit Mamlouka, built during the 17th century and today a luxury hotel.
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Syria. Damascus. Mustafa Ali House The Al-Baukaee is today the workshop of the famous sculptor Mustafa Ali, well known for his works in wood and bronze.
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Syria. Damascus. Qaymariyah bathhouse Built the 14th century, the Qaymariyah bathhouse may be breathing its dying breath. Some clients still come, but maintenance in the bathhouse leaves much to be desired.
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Syria. Damascus. The coppersmithsÕ market Even if there are shopping centers in the modern part of the city, the coppersmiths continue to make household and decorative objects.
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Syria. Damascus. Marquetry craftsman One of DamascusÕ specialties is marquetry. Shown here: two craftsmen making and repairing those furnishings decorated with small pieces of mother of pearl.
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Syria. Damascus. Hamidiyeh souq Hundreds of shops and street vendors compete in the covered lane of the Hamidiyeh souq. The store windows are full of dresses, veils, copper objects, swords, carpetsÉ
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Syria. Damascus. Khan Al Reeze During the day, just behind the sculpted wood door of the Khan al Reeze, you can see the workers who collect the paper and cardboard stored in this old caravanserai.
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Syria. Damascus. Umayad Mosque. Prayers Muslims from different sects come to the Umayad Mosque: the Sunnis, the main Muslim community in the country, the ShiÕites, here to pray on the grave of John the Baptist, and the Dawoodi-Bohra, a Muslim sect originating from India.
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Syria. Damascus. Izz ed Din bathhouse The Izz ed Din bathhouse has totally changed. Walls have been decorated with modern earthenware, the dome has been replaced by a flat roof, and another storey with dressing cubicles has been erected. In spite of these changes, clients continue to come.
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Syria. Damascus. Umari bathhouse Clients are becoming more and more rare in the Umari bathhouse built in the 13th century. Posters on the walls transport the bathers to verdant lands.
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Syria. Damascus. Craftsman for clogs This craftsman is still making wooden clogs. They are mainly used in the bathhouses.
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Syria. Damascus. Quwatli House door Stone marquetry. Starting in the 18th century, the ablaq, the alternating of light and dark stones to accentuate the doorframes, began being enhanced with floral motifs in marble.
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Syria. Damascus. Quwatli house This faded painting must certainly represent Istanbul, recognizable by its two Mosques and the slender minarets.
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Syria. Damascus. Mohammed. Hammam owner Portrait of Mohammed, owner of the Al Salsila bathhouse, in front of the futah, the traditional bath towels.
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Syria. Damascus. Roman vestiges. Umayyad Mosque A propylaeum of the former Jupiter Temple, dating from Antiquity, marks the end of the Hamidiyeh. Across from it is the Umayyad Mosque.
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Syria. Damascus. Old city A Buick, the symbol of prestige amongst American cars in the earlier part of the 20th century, on a Damascus street lined with houses dating from the 10th century.
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Syria. Damascus. Traditional printer Many old craftsmen in the narrow alleyways of the medina still continue their activities. In this workshop, you can find a bit of everything: printing, stationery, letter writingÉ
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Syria. Damascus. Khan A craftsman restoring marquetry taking a break.
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Syria. Damascus. Baqdash pastry shop A veritable institution, the Baqdash ice-cream makers brings together farmers and stylish citizens.
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Syria. Damascus. Qaymariyah bathhouse At the Qaymariyah bathhouse, the portrait of Bachar el Asad holds place of honour in the beit el moallem, the bath managerÕs room with lockers to hold the customersÕ clothes.
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Syria. Damascus. Dahdah House The Dahdah Palace is a residence dating from the 18th century. It is located in the Jewish district. This house is still occupied by the Dahdah family, but because of a lack of funds, the walls of the palace are crumbling.
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Syria. Damascus. Nawfara street Naufara Street, beginning in front of the Umayyad Mosque, is the most famous street of the old town. In the photo: the front of a former hammam transformed into a coffeehouse, a barbershop and a souvenir shop for tourists.
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Syria. Damascus. Ammunah bathhouse The Ammunah bath has just been restored, exposing its many hundred year old stones. Clients are now coming back to these baths.
