Monthly Archives: February 2008

Artisanship

Posted on Friday, 29 February 2008 by robjkentjr

Syria is completely devoid of American corporations and this has allowed the many family owned businesses here to continue thriving.  Given the tradition of a father passing his knowledge and business down to his son, some of these shops have … finish reading Artisanship

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Old Town Damascus

Posted on Sunday, 24 February 2008 by robjkentjr

Having been in Syria for 4 months now, we have thoroughly explored Old Town Damascus.  Through us continually getting lost in the maze of back alleys, we have found some interesting sights.   This is the main market street of … finish reading Old Town Damascus

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Aleppo, Syria

Posted on Monday, 11 February 2008 by robjkentjr

We spent this week in Aleppo (36°12’16.7″N, 37°9’8.9″E), the UNESCO site that originally made us want to see Syria.  Fabled for its souqs and grand houses, it did not disappoint.   The souqs here are mostly covered and enclosed compared … finish reading Aleppo, Syria

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Mosques

Posted on Thursday, 7 February 2008 by robjkentjr

Mosques in the Middle East are kind of like gas stations in the States, there is one on every corner.  Just walking around photographing them, I have come across some beautiful scenes. This is another shot of the Umayyad Mosque.  … finish reading Mosques

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