The Manjak Hammam... Bosra (Syria) by marybelgium
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Description
The Manjak Hammam, dating back to 1372, is a prototype of Mamluk architecture.
The baths were from the outset destined for the use of pilgrims .
The earliest reference to the site of BOSRA, in the lists of Thutmose III, c. 1334 B.C., is to be found in the exchange of letters between Pharaoh Amenhotep and the Kings of Phoenicia.
BOSRA was also a stop-off point for Muslim pilgrims heading to the holy town of Mecca
The original theater, which has been miraculously preserved, seats 15 000 and its stage is 45 meters in length and 8 meters in depth The stage
Comments (35)
donvino
Superb capture, love the historical information!!!
sossy
another stunner! impressive and outstanding interesting capture! very special washing places for the pilgrims! ;o)
jocko500
love this; look like a surreal image with thoses human shapes tubs. Wonder why they are upright? and I see the pumbering is on the bottom where they seat ;I guess that where they seat?
blacq_nyght_vampyre
This is amazing! You are very lucky to have this traveling experience. Thank you for sharing it.
Hesbe
Tr intessant!