The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is one of the oldest and most significant mosques in the world. Located in the heart of Syria’s capital, it was completed in 715 CE. Built on the site of a Roman temple and later a Christian basilica, it reflects the layered religious history of the region. The mosque features a vast courtyard, beautiful mosaics, and grand minarets. It is revered in Islam for housing the shrine of John the Baptist and is a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture and cultural convergence. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This postcard actually was in Damascus, but it was not possible to send it abroad, so it was sent to me from neighboring Lebanon.
