Holy Places that Have Played a Role in the Urban Evolution of Damascus

This study describes some of the shrines that contributed to the urban development of Damascus from the emergence of Islam to the middle ages. It also discusses the connection between the existence of holy places which attract pilgrims for religious and spiritual reasons, and the expansion of cities...

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Main Author: GHALEB ANABSEH
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2014-06-01
Series:International Journal of Islamic Thought
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Online Access:http://www.ukm.my/ijit/IJIT%20Vol%205%202014/IJIT%20Vol%205%20June%202014_4_28-33.pdf