Bab al-Faradis
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Bab al-Faradis (Arabic: بَابُ الْفَرَادِيسِ, romanized: Bāb al-Farādīs; "The Gate of the Paradises") or Bab al-Amara is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The other name, Bab Al-Amara, refers to a name of a district in the old city where people in the 14th century would meet. During the Roman era, the gate was dedicated to Mercury.[1]
References
- ^ "Bab Al-Faradis". Love Damascus. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
External links
- Old Damascus Gates
33°30′49.5″N 36°18′24″E / 33.513750°N 36.30667°E / 33.513750; 36.30667
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