Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Bible Manners and Customs - Houses



Court of a house Damascus Court of a house Damascus
Ordinary house have one court but higher classes have two or three and some of the best houses in Damascus have seven.
Ceilings of Palace Konieh Ceilings of Palace Konieh
Houses of the higher class have ceilings, panels and doors that are richly painted.
Interior of Vizir Khan, Aleppon Interior of Vizir Khan, Aleppon
Image showing the interior of Vizir Khan at Aleppo.
House - Top House - Top
An illustration showing the roof of the house.
Sheepfold Sheepfold
A fold or enclosure for sheep.