Historic houses of Damascus

From: Middle East | Date: May 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

German historian is battling against time to carry out what is likely to be the most comprehensive survey in modern times of the historic houses nd public buildings in Damascus. Stefan Weber hopes his work may act as a catalyst to save what is still left of one of the richest heritages in the Middle East.

"I want to document the changes in Ottoman times, particularly during the 19th century. In the past, new elements of construction were integrated into the urban architecture without denying the local traditions. Many of the things that are happening now are catastrophic," he said, sitting ...

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