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Damascus oud makers keep centuries-old Syrian craft alive

article author: SANA Author: Fri, 2026-07-31 21: 16 DAMASCUS: In a workshop filled with the scent of walnut wood and the sound of hand tools, Syrian craftsman Firas Salka carefully shapes what will eventually become a Damascus oud, one of the Arab world’s most iconic musical instruments. Over several months, each piece of wood is carved, assembled and polished by hand before it is ready to produce the rich, resonant sound that has defined the instrument for centuries. Main category: Middle East Tags: Syria oud Damascus

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