Umayyad Mosque, Damascus viewed from Mount Qassiun
Courtyard and The Minaret of the Bride at dusk after prayers, Umayyad Mosque
Ablution fountain in front of the main prayer hall decorated with mosaics said to depict paradise.
Roman arch east of Umayyad Mosque and sheesha cafe, Damascus, Syria
Birds fly by the Minaret of Qaitbayt, Umayyad Mosque, Damascus
The Umayyad Mosque also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus is the first monumental work of architecture in Islamic history; the building served as a central gathering point after Mecca to consolidate the Muslims in their faith and conquest to rule the surrounding territories under the Umayyad Caliphate. It is considered the fourth-holiest place in Islam.
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Geometry & Silence 
Wonderful photos. They really give me a sense of what it’s like to be there.
Thank you. Damascus has a timeless feeling – I hope they regain peace soon.
I hope for that as well.
i like your photos Quintin, but where’s panorama photo for The Ommayad mosque ? 🙂
I’ll have to do the panorama next time! Thanks for your interest – i’ll be posting more from Syria over the next few days including Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque