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Bâb Shurky (East Gate), Damascus, an ancient Roman portal with three arches. The central and southern ones are now built up; the northern arch, now in use, is concealed by the Saracenic Gate, at right-angles with it. The Great Mosque can be seen in the distance.

Bâb Shurky (East Gate), Damascus, an ancient Roman portal with three a...

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Greek inscription on an ancient and disused doorway of the Great Mosque.  In the south wall; it can only be seen from the roof of the Silversmiths' Bazaar. The words are, "Thy kingdom, O Christ, is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations."

Greek inscription on an ancient and disused doorway of the Great Mosqu...

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