6 articles tagged with ancient cities
I still remember the moment I stepped into Damascus's Old City at dawn, the call to prayer echoing off stone walls that have witnessed over 11,000 years of continuous human habitation. The scent of freshly baked bread mingled with cardamom...
The first light of dawn breaks over the Hazrati Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani mausoleum, painting the ancient dome in hues of gold and amber. I adjust my aperture, waiting for that perfect moment when the light reveals the intricate patterns...
The morning call to prayer echoes across Kandahar's ancient skyline as golden light spills over mud-brick walls that have witnessed millennia of history. I stand atop my guesthouse roof, camera in hand, watching this city of contradictions awaken. After years...
The moment my boots touched Kano's rust-colored earth, I felt that familiar rush of being somewhere authentically *itself* – unchanged in ways that matter most. As an EMT who's witnessed trauma and healing across continents, I've developed a sixth sense...
The morning sun casts golden light across Tel es-Sultan as I stand at my private villa's balcony, gazing at the ancient ruins that tell 10,000 years of human history. My journey to Jericho wasn't the typical medical mission I'm accustomed...
There's something profoundly healing about stepping away from your routine and embarking on a solo adventure that spans continents and cultures. When I found myself at a crossroads between client projects and family commitments, I decided to revisit my roots...