Hauran Collection

Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities of Bashan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Syrian Women making Bread (b / w photo)
5993925 Syrian Women making Bread (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrian Women making Bread)

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ghureye Druze children
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Ghureye. Druze children. 1938, Syria

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Yarmuk River Coursing
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Yarmuk River. Coursing its way westward to join the Jordan. 1932, Syria

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Basra-Eski-Sham Town
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Basra-Eski-Sham. Town in Gilead with many Roman remains. 1932, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Druze maidens children
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Druze maidens & children on Roman pavement. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham Street
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. Street in town with Roman columns & pavement, with good village type. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Castle Salkhad Closer view
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Castle of Salkhad. Closer view of the picturesque castle. 1932, Syria, Salkhad

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Basra-Eski-Sham closer view
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Basra-Eski-Sham. A closer view showing its protecting castle. 1932, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Salkhad ploughman castle-hill
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Salkhad. A ploughman showing castle-hill in distance. 1938, Syria, Salkhad

Mount Hermon vicinity Hauran Hermon 1920 Middle East
Mount Hermon and vicinity. The Hauran from Hermon. 1920, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat theatre south 1938
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. The theatre from the south. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ghureye Sheikh Sultan el-Atrash
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Ghureye. Sheikh Sultan el-Atrash Pasha in his home town. 1938, Syria

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Wadi Yarmuk railroad
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Wadi Yarmuk showing railroad in the wadi bed and the bridge of arches across the river. 1932, Syria

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ancient Philippopolis founded
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. (Ancient Philippopolis founded by Philip the Arab 232 A.D.). Remains of triple gateway, Roman entrance to town on N.E. side. 1938

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Roman runways water mills
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Roman runways for water mills. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Daraa Hedjaz Railroad
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Daraa. A Hedjaz Railroad junction in Gilead. 1932, Syria

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Detail brackets
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Detail of brackets of columns. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat theatre north east
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. The theatre from the north east. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham Capitals
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. Capitals of columns. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Soueida General view east
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Soueida. General view from the east. 1938, Syria, Suwaydāʝ

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ghureye Two Druze women
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Ghureye. Two Druze women with water cans & fine costumes. 1938, Syria

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ezraa Old town 1938 Syria
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Ezraa. Old town. 1938, Syria, Izra

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Oak forest South Soueida
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Oak forest. South of Soueida. 1938, Syria, Suwaydāʝ

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ezraa Remains early Christian
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Ezraa. Remains of early Christian Church. 1938, Syria, Izra

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham Two pillars
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. Two pillars of colonnade with group. Torrence, Grossman, & Terrill. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Air views Palestine Villages Hauran Land Gilead
Air views of Palestine. Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Castle of Salkhad. A mediaeval monument in the land of Gilead. 1932, Syria, Salkhad

Villages Hauran Land Gilead M Keis Gadara New Testament
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). M Keis. Gadara of the New Testament with two large Roman theatres and other early remains. 1932, Jordan, Umm Qays

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Salkhad View town castle hill
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Salkhad. View of town from castle hill. 1938, Syria, Salkhad

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Druze men women
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Druze men & women. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham General view
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. General view of the city from the Citadel. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Roman pavement
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. The Roman pavement of the town square showing ornamental doorway on the right. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Ezraa Entrance Byzantine church
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Ezraa. Entrance to the Byzantine church showing Greek inscription above doorway. 1938, Syria, Izra

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Shahbah ancient Philippopolis
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Shahbah (ancient Philippopolis founded by Philip the Arab, 232 A.D.). Mosaics in the emperors feasting hall. Represent ing Philosophy & Justice beside Fecundity (marriage)

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Beautifully carved
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Beautifully carved doorway of the Roman basilica. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Three ornamented
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Three ornamented columns of Roman basilica. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Double stone basalt
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Double stone (basalt) doors. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Large Roman pavement
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Large Roman pavement showing ruined church in background. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Ornamented doorway
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Ornamented doorway on town square. Carving of grapevine pattern. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Early church form
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Early church in the form of Roman basilica. View from the N.W. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Salkhad castle hill north
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Salkhad. The castle hill from the north with plow man in distance. 1938, Syria, Salkhad

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Inner court Roman sanctuary
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Inner court of Roman sanctuary. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Kanawat Colonnade Roman basilica
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Kanawat. Colonnade of Roman basilica. 1938, Syria, Qanawat

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham Four columns
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. Four columns. View overlooking street. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham Beautiful entablature
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. Beautiful entablature mounted between a pillar and an engaged column. Closer view. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham Roman theatre
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. The Roman theatre within the castle, looking S. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham castle surrounding
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. The castle surrounding the Roman theatre, XIII cent. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

Jebel el-Druze Hauran Basra Eski Sham west city
Jebel el-Druze & Hauran. Basra Eski Sham. The west city gate, Bab el-Hawa. 1938, Syria, Buṣra al-Shām

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"Hauran: A Tapestry of Syrian Culture and Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Hauran, a region in Syria that is steeped in history and rich with cultural treasures. In this captivating black and white photo, we witness Syrian women skillfully making bread, showcasing their timeless culinary traditions. The Roman influence on Hauran's art can be seen in its intricate mosaics depicting scenes of farming and collecting dates. These masterpieces transport us back to ancient times when agriculture played a vital role in shaping the region's identity. Nestled within Jebel el-Druze are the vibrant Druze communities, where children play joyfully amidst breathtaking landscapes. The villages scattered across Hauran's land along the majestic Yarmuk River offer picturesque views that are truly awe-inspiring. Basra-Eski-Sham town stands as a testament to Hauran's architectural marvels, with its charming streets lined with historical buildings. Meanwhile, Kanawat beckons visitors with its ethereal beauty, where Druze maidens and children add an element of innocence to this idyllic setting. As we venture closer to Salkhad Castle, one cannot help but marvel at its grandeur up close. This imposing fortress serves as a reminder of Hauran's storied past and offers panoramic vistas that leave visitors spellbound. Hauran's proximity to Mount Hermon adds another layer of allure to this already mesmerizing region. The stunning landscape surrounding it has captivated explorers since 1920 when it became an integral part of the Middle East narrative. In 1938, Kanawat theater emerged as a cultural hub for performing arts enthusiasts from all walks of life. Its southern charm combined with traditional Druze customs created an unforgettable experience for those fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. Join us on this journey through time as we uncover the hidden gems nestled within Jebel el-Druze, Hauran.