In the early 20th century, an estimated three-quarters of the Ghuta's lands were owned by small and middle-sized planters, known as zurra, a rare occurrence among the agricultural regions of the Levant at that time.
In the early 20th century, a significant portion of the Ghuta's land was managed by small and middle-sized planters known as zurra, which was unusual for agricultural regions in the Levant at that time.