Mysterious Box Discovered in Umayyad Mosque, Damascus
December 4, 2025696 AufrufeLesezeit: 2 Minuten
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Images circulating on social media have generated interest regarding a large box located in the Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, Syria, which is under tight security.
The clips show the box covered with green fabric displaying the emblems of both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic, yet no official statements have been made regarding its contents or purpose at this significant religious and historical site.
Activists have reported that the box is a gift from Saudi Arabia to Syria, set to be unveiled on December 8, coinciding with the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, an event referred to as "Liberation Day."
Sources speculate that the box may contain materials for restoration work or decorative elements for the mosque's historic sites, potentially linked to the protection or restoration of the tomb of Prophet John (peace be upon him), believed to be located within the mosque. In contrast, Saudi news outlets have suggested that the box might include a modern piece of the Kaaba's curtain.
As of the time of this report, no official Syrian or Saudi authorities have provided details clarifying the contents of the box.
The Umayyad Mosque is considered one of the oldest and most significant mosques in the Islamic world, built during the reign of Umayyad Caliph al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik between 705 and 715 AD. It holds considerable religious and historical importance for Syrians and Muslims in general.
The mosque is notable for being the first mosque where the mihrab, or prayer niche, appeared due to its original architectural design as a church. Its northern minaret is the oldest of the three minarets and was used as a lighthouse for the city of Damascus during the Middle Ages, influencing architectural styles across various regions in the Middle East, North Africa, and Andalusia.
The clips show the box covered with green fabric displaying the emblems of both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic, yet no official statements have been made regarding its contents or purpose at this significant religious and historical site.
Activists have reported that the box is a gift from Saudi Arabia to Syria, set to be unveiled on December 8, coinciding with the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, an event referred to as "Liberation Day."
Sources speculate that the box may contain materials for restoration work or decorative elements for the mosque's historic sites, potentially linked to the protection or restoration of the tomb of Prophet John (peace be upon him), believed to be located within the mosque. In contrast, Saudi news outlets have suggested that the box might include a modern piece of the Kaaba's curtain.
As of the time of this report, no official Syrian or Saudi authorities have provided details clarifying the contents of the box.
The Umayyad Mosque is considered one of the oldest and most significant mosques in the Islamic world, built during the reign of Umayyad Caliph al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik between 705 and 715 AD. It holds considerable religious and historical importance for Syrians and Muslims in general.
The mosque is notable for being the first mosque where the mihrab, or prayer niche, appeared due to its original architectural design as a church. Its northern minaret is the oldest of the three minarets and was used as a lighthouse for the city of Damascus during the Middle Ages, influencing architectural styles across various regions in the Middle East, North Africa, and Andalusia.
