1898-1946 The Great Altar of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites Framed Vintage Photo Size:16″×20″ The Hama Clock Tower (ساعة

The Hama Clock Tower (ساعة حماة) in Assi Square (ساحة العاصي) is one of Hama's more iconic symbols

Built by the French between 1928-30 during the French Mandate (الانتداب الفرنسي)

- Euphoric celebrations at the Damascus Sword in Umayyad Square

marking Liberation Day

which has stood guard over the Aleppo for over two millenia

1898-1946 The Great Altar of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites Framed Vintage Photo Size:16″×20″ The Hama Clock Tower (ساعةThis is a photo reprint of the great altar of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites ( ) in the Aleppo province ( ). This Byzantine church is known locally as the Fortress of Simeon ( ) or Monastery of Simeon ( ) and is one of the oldest surviving Churches, initially built in 473 AD. Once an important pilgrimage site for Christians in the region it is uniquely designed in crucifix form, and made up of four distinct basilica complexes. In 2011, the Church