Maqam of Ibn Arabi, Damascus: The Tomb of the Greatest Master of Sufism
The tomb and mosque of Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi in the Salihiyah district of Damascus, built by Sultan Selim I. His life, his teachings and…
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Ottoman Damascus
Old Damascus and Souk al-Hamidiyah: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to the Old City
A guide to the UNESCO-listed Old City of Damascus, Souk al-Hamidiyah and Straight Street, with the walk from the gates to the Umayyad Mosque.
Takiyya al-Sulaimaniyya, Damascus: The Ottoman Mosque Built for Hajj Pilgrims
Takiyya al-Sulaimaniyya was built by Suleiman the Magnificent to house pilgrims bound for Mecca. Its history, architecture and place on the Hajj route.