This image depicts a sunny urban street scene in Damascus, Syria

This image depicts a sunny urban street scene in Damascus, Syria. In the foreground, a paved asphalt road runs horizontally, with the front section of a yellow vehicle visible on the far right. A prominent black-and-white checkered sidewalk borders the road. On the sidewalk, a large, weathered concrete barrier is positioned. In the mid-ground, a male individual, dressed in dark attire, walks from left to right across the street, looking down at a smartphone held in his right hand. His movement casts a distinct, elongated shadow on the asphalt. Further back on the left, another male figure, partially obscured by shadows and trees, is visible. A tall utility pole with a rectangular billboard stands centrally. The billboard features a bottle of olive oil, displaying Arabic text including "بكل بيت" (Bikol Bait - In Every Home) and "رقم ١" (Number 1), and "سيريانا للشام" (Syriana for Sham/Damascus). The background on the right is dominated by an old, multi-story building appearing in disrepair, with numerous small, dark impact marks across its facade. It features multiple windows and a rooftop with a water tank and antennas. This building is situated on an elevated, stone-walled terrace. On the left and mid-ground, several tall, dark evergreen trees and other deciduous trees partially obscure views of further buildings. The sky is bright with scattered white clouds, and strong sunlight creates harsh shadows across the scene.