CSPAN3 Damascus And Jerusalem In 1938 January 10, 2016
Of the 300,000 inhabitants, 80 are muslims and many places of worship. The largest is open to the faithful and nonbeliever as well. All must remove shoes before entering. Damascus is a hot and dry city. The many vendors of cool sweetwater do a thriving business. They clap the little brass bowls to make their presence known. At this openair grill tidbits of goat are served. Perhaps not sanitary, but very delicious to the citizens of damascus. Cheap soap, but there is little demand for it. Syrian oranges are delicious and inexpensive. They are sold by weight and cost only a few pennies. Head dre...