mirror November 8, 2016 His Highness the Aga Khan: “Syria has been at the crossroads of civilisations for over 2500 years – an ancient witness to the fruitful interaction of different peoples and cultures.” 346 × 406 Inlaid silver mirror, Syria, ca.1330. Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Decorated with 12 signs of the zodiac. Inscription radiating from the centre is the name Ala al-Din, probably Altinbugha, who governed Aleppo until 1338.