Round the World Mop up - Middle East
20 July 2025
Spring 2025
A region blighted by conflicts and wars, authoritarianism, extremism, economic challenges and questionable foreign interventions. And yet one encounters the friendliest people, beautiful mosques, shrines, temples and churches, imposing fortresses, marvellous ancient ruins and delicious food.
Cause it was on the way, quick stopover in Lahore 🇵🇰
Hot in Qatar 🇶🇦
Stunning architecture and ancient cities in Iran 🇮🇷
More ancient and some recent history in Iraq 🇮🇶
Even more ancient ruins in Lebanon 🇱🇧
Still reeling from wars but recovering Syria 🇸🇾