The image depicts the interior of Souk Al-Hamidiyah, a covered market in Damascus, Syria, viewed from a low angle looking along its length

The image depicts the interior of Souk Al-Hamidiyah, a covered market in Damascus, Syria, viewed from a low angle looking along its length. The dominant feature is a high, vaulted, corrugated metal roof supported by dark arched trusses, extending deeply into the background. Small, rectangular openings are visible in the upper sections of the roof, allowing light to enter. Along the left side of the souk, a multi-story building with light-colored facades features multiple tall, dark-colored windows or shutters on its upper levels. Below these, various retail storefronts are visible, displaying merchandise such as wigs and other goods. On the right side, a darker, multi-story building also presents storefronts, which exhibit clothing items like jackets and shirts. Several antique-style, lantern-shaped light fixtures with exposed bulbs are mounted on the facade of the right-hand building. Two small, light-colored balloons (one pink, one white) are seen floating near the ceiling on the left side of the frame. Strong natural light, possibly sunlight, emanates from the far end of the souk, creating a bright glare on the right side of the image. No individuals are clearly discernible within the scene.