We went on an outing to see an exhibit at the local cultural center in Amouda. Created by a resident of the town who used to work at Tell Mozan, the exhibit consisted of miniature diorama-style explanations of craft production in Syria. To my surprise, it also turned out that this man is a metalsmith, and after touring the exhibit we went to his workshop. We got a tour of the workshop, but just when I thought it was time to go home, he showed us a small clinic in one room of his shop. Here it turns out he is also a licensed and practicing eye surgeon, and spends part of his time removing shrapnel from the eyes of people involved in industrial accidents. Now, I think I have seen everything.
Explaining the process of carding wool.
Making mud bricks in miniature.
Not sure...
Outside the workshop at sunset.
The basement workshop.
The workshop.
As usual, we draw a crowd.
Eye surgery center.
I believe this container holds all the removed shrapnel. Ew.
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