Photographs of pre-civil war Syria. In the autumn of 2005, six years before the start of the civil war, I spent ten days travelling around Syria.
Syria Blog Posts
Twelve Forts and Castles from Around the World
Forts and castles from around the world that you must visit. A photo essay featuring the finest forts and castles we have visited on our travels.
Travel Shot | Ancient Palmyra in Syria
A photograph of the ancient Semitic city of Palmyra taken before the devastating civil war in Syria began … one of the most incredible places we have seen.
Twelve Doors and Doorways Around the World
A photo essay of doors and doorways from around the world. We like to photograph doors – they can be full of character and don’t move out of shot.
Friday Flashback | Palmyra in pre-civil-war Syria
Pre-civil-war Syria was one of the most rewarding countries to visit in the Middle East. Damascus, Aleppo and Hama were all fascinating cities to explore.
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