Damascus, Syria. Syrian families in the courtyard of The Great Umayyad Mosque, an early Islamic monument built in the 8th century
The Great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus is located in the Old City, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built on the site of Roman temples and a Christian basilica, it was constructed in the 8th century, and is considered to be one of the greatest buildings of Islam.
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