1930s Bilad Al-Sham Framed Vintage Map Reprint Size:11″×14″ This Arabic version is part

This Arabic version is part of an early 1960s promotional series designed by French artist Jacques Auriac

Written in Latin

Known as Abana in the Bible

Local legend claims that the minaret is named after the daughter of the merchant who provided lead for the minaret's roof

this detailed English-language city map of Damascus is a wonderful snapshot in time before the mass expansion of the city

1930s Bilad Al-Sham Framed Vintage Map Reprint Size:11″×14″ This Arabic version is partThis undated Arabic language map was likely published in the 1930's in Damascus and created by Syrian cartographer Hamdi Tarabein ( ). Titled 'Bilad Al Sham' ( ), it showcases Syria and the Levant Iraq, Turkiye, Transjordan and Palestine. The Hatay Province (Liwa Aleskenderun, ) is shown as part of Syria (until 1938 when France ceded it to Turkiye). This is a hi res reprint (not an original), framed and printed on thick matte paper. Ayous wood . 75