Bab al-Faraj (Damascus)

Bab al-Faraj (Damascus)

Bab al-Faraj ( _ar. باب الفرج) ("The Gate of Deliverance") is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. It is situated in the northern side of the city. It consists of a geminate gate which had two functions; the first was economic and the second was to mislead the enemies attacking the city.

External links

* [http://www.oldamascus.com/gates.htm Old Damascus Gates]


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