Damascus In Pictures

The BBC is running a contest this week for the best pictures of Damascus!: "
I will post a few of their best pictures, which the BBC will select this Friday.
They write:

In addition to our weekly Middle East pictures series, BBC News Online would like you to send us pictures of your city. Every week a different city will be chosen - this week we are asking for images from the Syrian capital, Damascus. (Posted on Aug. 5)

Send us images of your experience of Damascus - your everyday life, your favourite view, the people where you live or interesting things you have seen that you would like to share with us. Click here to find out how to send your pictures "

Young Syrian woman examines bush of Damascene roses at the International Flowers Fair in Damascus, Syria