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Situated in southwestern Syria, Damascus is the center of a large metropolitan area.
2 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.
2 days ago · Damascus - Ancient City, Syria, Oasis: Although Damascus is well-known to be an ancient city, it remains unclear exactly when the oasis was first settled. Excavations in 1950 demonstrated that an urban centre existed in the 4th millennium bce at Tall al-Ṣālḥiyyah, southeast of Damascus.
Learn about the history, culture and architecture of Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Explore its 125 monuments, including the Great Mosque of the Umayyads, the Citadel, and the Roman city walls.
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Damascus , Arabic Dimashq , City (pop., 2004: 1,614,500), capital of Syria. Located at an oasis at the base of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, it has been an important population centre since antiquity.
6 days ago · Syria, country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government, in this article.
Nov 15, 2010 · Learn about the history and culture of Damascus, the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, and its landmarks such as the Umayyad Mosque and the Azem Palace. Explore the historic quarter, the markets, and the gates of this ancient site.
