I am Ezzeddin Al-Nabki from the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. I am a Master’s student pursuing a degree in Architectural Design at the University of Damascus.

With a passion for Architecture, I have always been astonished by Old Damascus for its cultural richness and the greatness of its buildings, from multiple civilizations throughout the ages. As an urban sketch workshop trainer, I teach my students that, if you want to discover a building, you must first try to draw it.

‎⁨سور دمشق⁩.jpg — With over forty different civilizations putting claims to its lands over the last thousands of years, **Syria is a country scattered with archaeological wonders.** These sites include those built by Sumerian, Akkadian, Canaanite, Aramaic, Roman, Nabataean, Byzantine and Arabic peoples. It is evident that every civilization aspired to their own architectural and urban achievements, from squares, palaces, to temples, and baths.
**Architectural heritage is so important in a country like Syria** as the grandeur of the buildings and the diversity of decorative frescoes tell stories of its glory days and the strength of its people. Syria today, with its architectural heritage, embodies the cradle of civilization with landmarks indicating human progress throughout history.
*Photo by Ezzeddin Al-Nabki*

“This is why I truly regret that the world knows Syria only for war. They do not know the icons and the architectural richness it contains. ”

For my Master’s thesis, I wrote about The Cultural Gate in Bab Sharqi, one of the seven gates of old Damascus. My thesis’ main objective is to make the region a cultural destination that informs the world about the Syrian civilization as both a center for artistic mobility and a meeting place for local and international cultures.

I always strive to do my best to tell the world in my paintings and images on social media that Syria, despite the war, is a place of immense cultural legacy to be known, remembered and preserved.

What the world needs to know about Syria's Architecture