Khans of Souq al-Tawil

Hama

A historic caravanserai in Hama. Hama is a city on the Orontes in central Syria, famous for its giant wooden norias (waterwheels) that have lifted water from the river for centuries; it also has the Azm Palace and old souqs.

Hama

A traditional souq in Hama. It offers gold and jewellery. Hama is a city on the Orontes in central Syria, famous for its giant wooden norias (waterwheels) that have lifted water from the river for centuries; it also has the Azm Palace and old souqs.

Hama

A traditional souq in Hama. Hama is a city on the Orontes in central Syria, famous for its giant wooden norias (waterwheels) that have lifted water from the river for centuries; it also has the Azm Palace and old souqs.

Hama

A fast-food restaurant in Hama. Hama is a city on the Orontes in central Syria, famous for its giant wooden norias (waterwheels) that have lifted water from the river for centuries; it also has the Azm Palace and old souqs.

Hama

A shopping mall in Hama. Hama is a city on the Orontes in central Syria, famous for its giant wooden norias (waterwheels) that have lifted water from the river for centuries; it also has the Azm Palace and old souqs.

Hama

Khan Rustem Pasha is an Ottoman caravanserai in Hama named after the grand vizier Rustem Pasha, where merchants and caravans once stayed; today it houses craft workshops and shops.