MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

(240423) -- GAZA, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian man inspects the historical site of Barquq Castle destroyed in the Gaza conflict in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on April 23, 2024. Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state. During the lengthy journey between Damascus and Cairo, the two prominent cities of the Mamluk state of Burj, it was built to serve as a resting place and meeting spot for merchants and travelers. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) Feature: Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

(240423) -- GAZA, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian man inspects the historical site of Barquq Castle destroyed in the Gaza conflict in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on April 23, 2024. Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state. During the lengthy journey between Damascus and Cairo, the two prominent cities of the Mamluk state of Burj, it was built to serve as a resting place and meeting spot for merchants and travelers. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) Feature: Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

(240423) -- GAZA, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian man inspects the historical site of Barquq Castle destroyed in the Gaza conflict in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on April 23, 2024. Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state. During the lengthy journey between Damascus and Cairo, the two prominent cities of the Mamluk state of Burj, it was built to serve as a resting place and meeting spot for merchants and travelers. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) Feature: Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

(240423) -- GAZA, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian man inspects the historical site of Barquq Castle destroyed in the Gaza conflict in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on April 23, 2024. Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state. During the lengthy journey between Damascus and Cairo, the two prominent cities of the Mamluk state of Burj, it was built to serve as a resting place and meeting spot for merchants and travelers. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) Feature: Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

(240423) -- GAZA, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People are seen in front of the historical site of Barquq Castle destroyed in the Gaza conflict in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on April 23, 2024. Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state. During the lengthy journey between Damascus and Cairo, the two prominent cities of the Mamluk state of Burj, it was built to serve as a resting place and meeting spot for merchants and travelers. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) Feature: Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-LANDMARK-DESTROYED BARQUQ CASTLE

(240423) -- GAZA, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian man inspects the historical site of Barquq Castle destroyed in the Gaza conflict in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on April 23, 2024. Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state. During the lengthy journey between Damascus and Cairo, the two prominent cities of the Mamluk state of Burj, it was built to serve as a resting place and meeting spot for merchants and travelers. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) Feature: Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-SYRIAN HERITAGE DISPLAY (CN)

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-SYRIAN HERITAGE DISPLAY (CN)

(231202) -- YINCHUAN, Dec. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 22, 2023 shows a ceramic bottle at a Syrian heritage exhibition in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Dating to the Mamluk Period (1250-1517), the ceramic bottle was made by artisans using Chinese techniques. TO GO WITH "Across China: Syrian heritage display opens dialogue on Silk Road trade" (Xinhua/Wu Qiang)