In the context of 'The Mosque of El-Jezzar, built in 1781, dominates the landside of the old city (the other three sides jut into the Mediterranean).', does 'The old city is surrounded on all sides by the desert. ' stand alone without direct association?
The Mosque of El-Jezzar, built in 1781, dominates the landside of the old city (the other three sides jut into the Mediterranean).###The old city is surrounded on all sides by the desert. 