2. The most important thing to do in Damascus is visiting the covered bazar {AL-Hamedya Souk }. It’s really wonderful and you can see there many local things and gifts and made textiles and boxes -The Umayyad mosque is one of the most Important Islamic buildings. It ‘s built on the place Where there was a temple built already 900 BC

3. The Muslims come to the mosque for Salah. It is a peaceful place. There is a big beautiful gold mosaic on the walls. It has a courtyard and beside it there is the shrine of Husseini.

4. Azem Palace is an old Damascus house built during 18 th C. There are several buildings and courtyards. The buildings are in different colors coming from black basalt, limestone and stone. The rooms are decorated with wooden paneling and painted ceilings. Azem Palace is also the museum of the arts and popular traditions of Syria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus http://www.damascus-online.com/guide/first.htm

5. Azem Palace

6. Questions 1.What is the most important thing to do in Damascus? 2.What can you see there? 3.What is the Umayyad Mosque? 4. Why do Muslims come to the mosque? 5. What is there beside the courtyard? 6. Why are the buildings in different colors?

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