Bodies and grief on the streets of Damascus

PSA, the easiest way to tell a real Damascus steel knife from a fake one is to look at the spine of the knife to see if the Damascus pattern is visible. Sometimes this pattern will be polished off, but most often this will be visible on a real knife but not the fake acid etched Damascus. Knife: @forgedblade #knifecommunity #knifecollection #knifeparty #customknife #knifenuts #knife4sale #knifesheath #knifeaddicts #knifefighting #knifelovers #knifeshop #knifeaction #knifemakingcommunity #bushcraf

9 Best Damascus Kitchen Knives: Review and Buying Guide

Old Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is a walled ancient city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. This array of unique doors in Old Damascus is reflective of the city's architectural and social diversity. Each door offers glimpses of the past and remains to hold the secrets of every person who has lived behind it. Follow #HadaraMagazine for your guide to culture and travel. Video credits to @husam.abousada #OldDamascus #WorldHeritageSite #UNES

Ancient City of Damascus (UNESCO/NHK)

Christians celebrate Christmas with parade in Damascus