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  1. www.britannica.com › place › DamascusDamascus | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Damascus, city, 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. It is unclear when the ancient city was founded, but evidence has been found showing that an urban center in the area existed in the 4th millennium BCE.

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      Ḥawrān, region of southwestern Syria extending southeastward...

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      Baradā River, river of western Syria.It rises in the...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_SyriaHistory of Syria - Wikipedia

    19 hours ago · The Ancient city of Apamea, Syria, one of Syria's most important commercial centres and prospering cities in Hellenistic times Further information: Coele-Syria Persian dominion ended with the conquests of the Macedonian Greek king, Alexander the Great in 333–332 BCE after the Battle of Issus which took place south of the ancient town Issus ...

  4. www.britannica.com › place › SyriaSyria | History, People, & Maps | Britannica

    3 days ago · The present area does not coincide with ancient Syria, which was the strip of fertile land lying between the eastern Mediterranean coast and the desert of northern Arabia. The capital is Damascus (Dimashq), on the Baradā River , situated in an oasis at the foot of Mount Qāsiyūn.

  5. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-modern-dayWhat modern day country is Damascus located in?

    6 days ago · The Ancient City of Damascus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a glimpse into the rich past of this ancient city, with its narrow winding streets, hidden courtyards, and historic houses. But eco-tourism in Damascus is not just about exploring the city’s historical sites. The surrounding countryside is a haven for nature lovers.

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  6. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-language-wasWhat language was spoken in Damascus before Arabic? - NCESC

    May 20, 2024 · Ancient Damascus and the Language of Aramaic. Before the advent of Arabic, Aramaic was the lingua franca of the region. Aramaic was spoken by the Aramean tribes, who settled in modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq.

  7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-is-damascusWhat is Damascus called today? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

    May 13, 2024 · Yes, most of Syria, including Damascus, is generally safe to travel to, especially in government-controlled regions. 2. What is the significance of Damascus in religious history? According to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, making it a significant location in Christianity.

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  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Syriac_Orthodox_ChurchSyriac Orthodox Church - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · The current see of the church is the Cathedral of Saint George, Bab Tuma, Damascus, Syria, since 1959. [28] [29] [30] Since 2014, Ignatius Aphrem II is the current Patriarch of Antioch. The church has archdioceses and patriarchal vicariates in countries covering six continents.