FIVE YEARS IN DAMASCUS: INCLUDING AN ACCOUNT OF THE HISTORY, TOPOGRAPHY, AND ANTIQUITIES WITH TRAVELS AND RESEARCHES IN PALMYRA, LEBANON, By REV. J. L. PORTER, A.M., F.R.S.L. IN TWO VOLUMES.-VOL. II. With Maps and Illustrations. LONDON: JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET. 1855. The right of Translation is reserved. Off 3663.3 (2) HARVARD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY JUL 18 1980 LONDON: PRINTED BY W. CLOWES & SONS, STAMFORD STREET, AND CHARING CROSS. CONTENTS OF VOLUME II. of Săfă- Wady Liwa - Visit to Shuhba Causes of the Druze war and tyranny of Turkish rulers Ruins of theatre, temples, &c. hills Mourning for the slain in battle Ancient towns Suleim identified with Neapolis - Beautiful mountain scenery - Visit to |