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Lens on Syria – A Photographic Tour of its Ancient and Modern Culture
Lens on Syria: A Photographic Tour of Its Ancient and Modern Culture by Daniel Demeter is now available from Just World Books! This photography book features the finest images of my extensive collection of photography from pre-conflict Syria, taken between 2006 and 2009. Over four hundred full-color images are contained within the 304 page volume, organized by geographic region into seven chapters and featuring a striking interior layout designed by Diana Ghazzawi. Professor Joshua Landis, …
Perhaps nowhere else in Syria does the country’s vibrant culture come alive as in the traditional markets of its major cities. While Syria’s incredible historic monuments attract visitors from around the world, many leave the country more deeply impressed by its wonderful people and their culture, which is openly on display in Syria’s markets. Exploring the markets of Damascus (دمشق) will likely be one of …
The most important monument in Damascus (دمشق), and perhaps the entire country, is the magnificent Umayyad Mosque (الجامع الاموي). No single historic site symbolizes the rich and varied cultural heritage of Syria as does this remarkable mosque. It has served as a place of worship continuously for several millennia, a holy place for over a thousand years even prior to the arrival of Islam. While …
Daniel Demeter
Home - Monuments of Syria أوابد سورية
Lens on Syria – A Photographic Tour of its Ancient and Modern Culture