In the heart of Gaza's Old City stood the magnificent Great Omari Mosque, a place that has borne witness to the ebb and flow of

◾In the heart of Gaza’s Old City stood the magnificent Great Omari Mosque, a place that has borne witness to the ebb and flow of conquerors and civilisations, the rise and fall of empires, carrying in its stones the scent of ancient tales. From a pagan Philistine temple to a church, to a mosque, back to a church again then a mosque. ◾What was once a majestic symbol of spiritual devotion and architectural grandeur, however, today lies shattered amidst the debris as a haunting testament to the devastating impact of Israel’s 2023 war on Gaza and the relentless bombing of the besieged territory. ◾Follow: Источник: Lord Of War