Sabil of Al Samidia
About the place
- Country : Syria , Damascus
- Address : Bab al-Saghir Cemetery, Damascus, Syria
- Category : Baths and Sabil
- Establishing Date : 1526 AD
Sabil of Al Samidia
Overview:
• It is located opposite the cemetery of "Bab Al-Saghir", which was built in 1526 AD.
Historic overview:
• It is one of the most famous water sources in “Old Damascus”, as it was fed by the water of “Al-Samidia Mosque”, but now, with the increasing demand for water due to the population increase, the people of “Al-Shaghour neighborhood” stopped it, insuring it with protection from an iron net to preserve it.
Architectural description:
• The sabil was decorated as it used to decorate the Damascene sabils with decorations engraved on marble, in addition to an inscription of a noble Quranic verse containing the phrase water or drink, such as: “Lord will slake their thirst with a pure drink” or “And We made from water every living thing” and “Eat and drink and do not be extravagant. God does not love wasteful” or verses of poetry.
Resources:
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esyria.sy website
