{"id":4591,"date":"2025-03-07T10:25:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=4591"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:26:29","slug":"10-milestones-in-the-golden-career-of-khaled-taja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/4591\/10-milestones-in-the-golden-career-of-khaled-taja\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Milestones in The Golden Career of Khaled Taja!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Khaled Taja, the legendary Syrian actor, once described his career with these profound words: <em>\u201cMy journey is a crazy dream, a flash of a shooting star that brought light to the hearts of everyone who saw it for a moment before it passed.\u201d<\/em> His career spanned over <strong>60 years<\/strong>, filled with creativity and brilliance in <strong>cinema<\/strong>, <strong>theater<\/strong>, and <strong>television<\/strong>. Khaled wasn\u2019t just an actor\u2014he was a living <strong>art school<\/strong>. He had the incredible ability to turn every character he portrayed into a world that was alive with emotion and realism.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-27.png 838w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-27-600x359.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-27-250x150.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-27-768x460.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Born in <strong>1939<\/strong> and passing away in <strong>2012<\/strong>, Khaled left a legacy that will never be forgotten. His talent was beyond just fame and spotlight\u2014so much so that <strong>Mahmoud Darwish<\/strong>, the great poet, dubbed him <em>&#8220;The Anthony Quinn of the Arab World.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>    <p>With over <strong>150 works<\/strong>, Khaled Taja cemented himself as one of the greatest Arab actors of all time, even making it to <strong>Time Magazine&#8217;s list of the top 50 actors worldwide in 2004<\/strong>. His roles, from good to evil, power to weakness, always captured the admiration of both critics and fans alike.<\/p>    <p>Today, let\u2019s take a look at some of the <strong>iconic characters<\/strong> Khaled Taja brought to life, characters that left an indelible mark on the history of Arab art.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-roles-that-define-khaled-taja-s-legacy\"><strong>Top 10 Roles That Define Khaled Taja\u2019s Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-abu-ahmed-al-taghriba-al-filastiniya\">1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?si=aXxSGNP3INJdHH7G&amp;v=6Xqc64nE8Qc&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abu Ahmed &#8211; <em>Al-Taghriba Al-Filastiniya<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Khaled\u2019s portrayal of a Palestinian father who silently carries the burdens of his people is unforgettable. His facial expressions spoke volumes about the pain of Palestine without uttering a single word.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627 ..\u0627\u0644\u0634\u062e\u0635 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0646\u0627\u0626\u064a \u0644\u0645 \u064a\u0631 \u0627\u0628\u0646\u062a\u0647 \u0648\u0644\u0642\u0651\u0628\u0647 \u0645\u062d\u0645\u0648\u062f \u062f\u0631\u0648\u064a\u0634 \u0628\u0640 \u201c\u0623\u0646\u0637\u0648\u0646\u064a \u0643\u0648\u064a\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u201d  (\u0641\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0648)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Xqc64nE8Qc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-darwish-ikhwat-al-turab\">2. <strong>Darwish \u2013 <em>Ikhwat Al-Turab<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Actor Khaled Taja played the role of the farmer who sacrificed his son for his land. His simple and painful performance made the audience feel the harshness of life during that period.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u062f\u0639\u0627\u0621 \u064a\u0631\u064a\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0644\u0628 \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9A5sTwofABE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-mamdouh-yawmiyat-mudeer-aam\">3. <strong>Mamdouh \u2013 <em>Yawmiyat Mudeer Aam<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Khaled\u2019s comedic role as the corrupt deputy director showed his ability to blend <strong>sharp wit<\/strong> with <strong>irony<\/strong>, leaving the audience in stitches while still delivering a meaningful performance.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0641\u064a\u0644\u0645 \u064a\u0648\u0645\u064a\u0627\u062a \u0645\u062f\u064a\u0631 \u0639\u0627\u0645 - \u0646\u0647\u0641\u0627\u062a \u0645\u0645\u062f\u0648\u062d - \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627 \u0648 \u0623\u064a\u0645\u0646 \u0632\u064a\u062f\u0627\u0646\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5UtrhXcchdA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-karim-al-fusool-al-arba-a\">4. <strong>Karim \u2013 <em>Al-Fusool Al-Arba\u2019a<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>As the warm, loving grandfather, Khaled brought authenticity and warmth to his role, making it a beautiful embodiment of a traditional Syrian family.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0645\u0633\u0644\u0633\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0635\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0631\u0628\u0639\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0644\u0642\u0629 35 - \u0628\u064a\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u062a \u0641\u0627\u0636\u064a \u0645\u0644\u064a\u0627\u0646 \u0628\u0637\u0648\u0644\u0629 \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t0As2ul5X7E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-ismail-bey-al-thuraya\">5. <strong>Ismail Bey \u2013 <em>Al-Thuraya<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Khaled masterfully portrayed a cruel and oppressive landowner who controlled the fate of others. His ability to show such cold-heartedness with a calm demeanor left a lasting impression.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0645\u0633\u0644\u0633\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u062b\u0631\u064a\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0644\u0642\u0629 3 \u0627\u0644\u062b\u0627\u0644\u062b\u0629  | Al Thuraya HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-rQuL3cci3U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-ibn-abad-al-zeer-salem\">6. <strong>Ibn <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Abad\u2013<\/strong><em><strong>Al<\/strong><\/em><\/span>\u2013Zeer<em> Salem<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>This was Khaled Taja&#8217;s favorite role. His performance as Ibn Abad, especially during the emotional scene where he loses his son, was nothing short of phenomenal. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0627\u0644\u0632\u064a\u0631 \u0633\u0627\u0644\u0645 | \u0627\u0628\u0646 \u0639\u0628\u0627\u062f -  \u0642\u0631\u0628\u0627 \u0645\u0631\u0628\u0637 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0639\u0627\u0645\u0629 \u0645\u0646\u064a \u0627\u064a\u0646 \u0633\u064a\u0641\u064a \u0648 \u0631\u0645\u062d\u064a \u0648\u064a\u0644\u0627\u0647 \u064a\u0627 \u062c\u0628\u064a\u0631 | \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627 - \u0633\u0644\u0648\u0645 \u062d\u062f\u0627\u062f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n1-_P5aeTDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-abu-abdo-ayam-shamiyah\">7. <strong>Abu Abdo \u2013 <em>Ayam Shamiyah<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Khaled perfectly embodied the spirit of old Damascus with his portrayal of Abu Abdo, bringing the rich culture and atmosphere of the region to life.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0623\u064a\u0627\u0645 \u0634\u0627\u0645\u064a\u0629 \u0640 \u0636\u0631\u062a\u0647\u0627 \u0631\u0645\u062a\u0647\u0627 \u0628\u0628\u0644\u0648\u0629 \u062e\u0644\u062a \u0627\u0628\u0646 \u0639\u0645\u0647\u0627 \u064a\u0637\u0639\u0645\u064a\u0647\u0627 \u0642\u062a\u0644\u0629 \u0644\u0644\u0645\u0648\u062a \u0648\u064a\u0647\u062c\u0631\u0647\u0627 \u0640 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0629 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644\u0629\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mRNoLAXtfV4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-dr-azmi-jareema-fi-al-zakira\">8. <strong>Dr. Azmi \u2013 <em>Jareema Fi Al-Zakira<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>In this complex role, Khaled played a man struggling with psychological issues who tragically kills his sister due to his narcissism. His portrayal was so nuanced that it turned the series into a masterpiece.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u062c\u0631\u064a\u0645\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0630\u0627\u0643\u0631\u0629 \u0640 \u0633\u0644\u0648\u0643 \u0627\u062e\u062a\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062a\u0632\u0648\u062c\u0629 \u0647\u0627\u0644\u0629 \u0645\u0627\u0643\u0627\u0646 \u064a\u0639\u062c\u0628\u0646\u064a \u0640 \u0633\u0644\u0648\u0645 \u062d\u062f\u0627\u062f \u0640 \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mhrgUaairQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-abu-manzar-zaman-al-aar\">9. <strong>Abu Manzar \u2013 <em>Zaman Al-Aar<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>As the oppressive, deceitful father, Khaled Taja\u2019s powerful performance in this role was one of the most impactful in Syrian television. His confrontations with his daughter were deeply moving.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0627\u0642\u0648\u0649 \u0645\u0634\u0627\u0647\u062f \u0632\u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0627\u0631 - \u0623\u0628\u064a .. \u0645\u0627 \u0628\u064a\u0642\u062a\u0644 \u0623\u0645\u064a ! \u062e\u0627\u0644\u062f \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0627 \u0648\u0645\u0643\u0633\u064a\u0645 \u062e\u0644\u064a\u0644\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TtGMHt10lVk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-jowad-pasha-ashtar\">10. <strong>Jowad Pasha \u2013 <em>Ashtar<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>In this role, Khaled portrayed the man who helped Ishtar become a famous singer. His character was wise and had a profound influence on the show\u2019s storyline.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0645\u0633\u0644\u0633\u0644 \u0639\u0634\u062a\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0644\u0642\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0627\u0628\u0639\u0629 \u0639\u0634\u0631 - Ashtar Ep 14\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VgiZsao2nlw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-his-personal-life\"><strong>His Personal Life<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>While Khaled was married twice, he was very private about his personal life, preferring to keep the spotlight on his work rather than his personal affairs. His focus was always on his art, and his roles continue to resonate with audiences.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Khaled Taja: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Talent<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Khaled Taja was a <strong>genuine human being<\/strong> and a true <strong>artist<\/strong>. His roles weren\u2019t just performances\u2014they were real lives on screen. His legacy lives on in our hearts, and his works will never be forgotten.<\/p>    <p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5zCIhHz12vU?si=QjXDI0DR4Gj_xHqL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Khaled Taja&#8217;s greatest scenes in 9 minute<\/a><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Make sure to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/category\/%d9%85%d8%af%d9%88%d9%86%d8%a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blog<\/a> section on our website for more!<\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Khaled Taja, the legendary Syrian actor, once described his career with these profound words: \u201cMy journey is a crazy dream, a flash of a shooting star that brought light to the hearts of everyone who saw it for a moment before it passed.\u201d His career spanned over 60 years, filled with creativity and brilliance in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4588,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[59,190,205,158],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-4591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-damascus_heritage","tag-nostalgia","tag-syrian-celebrities","tag-syrian-movies-series"],"authorship":[7],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Milestones in The Golden Career of Khaled Taja! &#187; This is Dimashq<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Khaled Taja was a living art school. 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