Damascus
Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is the oldest capital city in the world. Known colloquially in Syria as aš-Šām and dubbed, poetically, the...
Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus was an important cultural and commercial centre, by virtue of its geographical position at the crossroads of the orient and the occident, between
Damascus (دمشق Dimaşk) is the capital and largest city of Syria. A city of immense historical importance, Damascus was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate during the Islamic Golden Age.
Christmas lights illuminate Damascus''s Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria''s Christian community.
Syrian opposition fighters have captured the capital, Damascus, and declared victory on state television. Russia says Bashar al-Assad has left the country and given orders
Damascus, the capital of Syria, is the country''s largest city, surpassing Aleppo after significant population shifts due to conflicts. Known locally as aš-Š?m, Damascus is an essential cultural
Damascus is the capital of Syria. Located in the southwestern corner of the country, it has been called the ''pearl of the East,'' praised for its beauty and lushness.
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