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Fabulous hanging lanterns in the Christian Market  
   

Fabulous hanging lanterns in the Christian Market

Chrisian Quarter, Damascus, Syria

August 9th 2010
The Biet Akbik hotel is in the Christian Quarter of Damascus - the streets and especially the souk, are noticabley different to the other side of town. Much quieter, but we were there on a Sunday... ... read more
Middle East » Syria » South » Damascus

Syrian Flag Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more
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