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Damascus Women and Guests in a Veiled World
A travel piece describes the lives of Syrian women in Damascus and their veiled seclusion, the noisy street scenes, river gardens, and the ritual of ladies calling on ladies. It notes cross language exchanges through translations, the city’s bazaars, mosques, and the enduring allure that draws travelers back to Damascus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Egypt
Miss A
Kravass
High Falls
Baalbek
Damascus
Kipling
Lord Cromer
Mecca
St. Paul
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