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The historic Armenian Cathedral of Ani, also known as Surp Asdvadzadzin (Holy Mother of God), will be converted into a mosque ...

The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a testament to human ambition and ...

In southern Spain, the majestic architecture tells a tale of two faiths.As a travel photographer, I’m most often drawn to places steeped in culture and history. I find these things give depth, meaning ...

At the Umayyad Mosque, I observed a change inside the courtyard: there are now waist-high chains dividing the space into women’s and men’s areas, with the women channelled into a far corner to ...

A few minutes from where we met is the Umayyad Mosque, a site that has played host to houses of worship for thousands of years — an Iron Age temple to a rain god, a Roman temple to Jupiter, the ...

The mosque is known for its beautiful architecture, massive courtyard, and tall minaret. It played a key role in the spread of Islam in the region. The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque ...

The Great Mosque of Bani Umayyah in Damascus is considered the fourth most famous Islamic mosque, one of the most luxurious Islamic mosques, and one of the seven wonders of Islam in the world.

Damascus One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus boasts an extraordinary mix of ancient and modern architecture. The city is home to the iconic Umayyad Mosque, the ...

The Umayyad Mosque is also distinguished by being the first mosque in which the mihrab and the apse appeared as a result of the building style that was the former Church of John the Baptist.

A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday killed three people, the governor of Damascus said.

Damascus: A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday killed four people, a Damascus health official told state media.