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.
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...
Damascus (دمشق transliteration: Dimashq, also commonly known as al-Shām) is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the
The Prophet Muhammad ''s first indirect interaction with the people of Damascus was when he sent a letter, through his companion Shiya ibn Wahab, to Harith ibn Abi Shamir, the king of
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 (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.
The old city of Damascus is considered to be among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Excavations at Tell Ramad on the outskirts of the city have demonstrated that
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the ancient city of Damascus, a World Heritage site in Syria, from National Geographic.
Christmas lights illuminate Damascus''s Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria''s Christian community.
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