By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Syrian architecture is diverse and rich, combining influences from various civilizations throughout history. It features stunning palaces, mosques, and ancient ruins, showcasing intricate details and unique architectural styles. Courtyard homes are also a significant part of Syrian architecture which holds a great deal of history to the … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued
Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explores one of Syria’s famous architecture and design, the courtyard house. In the old city of Damascus, a city of rich history and beautiful and unique architecture, lies centuries old traditional houses that date back three millennia ago. Despite the grand allure of a courtyard house, it has become a rarity in modern/contemporary Syrian architecture. What was once an essential part of Syrian culture is now slowly disappearing.
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