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Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). Mostly sunny today with a high of 92 °F (33.3 °C) and a low of 55 °F (12.8 °C). Partly cloudy today with a high of 92 °F (33.3 °C) and a low ...
Located in south-western Syria, Damascus is the centre of a large metropolitan area of 2.6 million people (2004). Geographically embedded on the eastern foothills of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range 80 kilometres inland from the eastern shore of the Mediterranean on a plateau 680 metres above sea level, Damascus experiences a semi-arid climate ...
May 29, 2018 · DAMASCUS [1] >Syria [2]'s capital and largest city. Damascus [3] is situated on the edge of an ancient oasis, al-Ghuta, where the Barada River runs along the eastern base of the Anti-Lebanon mountains.
Sep 18, 2019 · Located inside the old walled city of Damascus, this feels like the busiest place in town. The souq is about 600 metres long and the entrance is covered by a tall stone arch, the remains of a Roman temple. A huge Syrian flag is strung flat across the roof. The atmosphere is lively, full of energy and people.
Jul 27, 2018 · Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, it was the centre of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history — one of the most spectacular is the 8th-century Great Mosque of the ...
Ancient City of Damascus. Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, it was the centre of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The city has some 125 monuments from different periods of its history – one of the most spectacular is the 8th-century ...
Jun 8, 2019 · The Damascus Citadel is a large fortified castle found surrounding the Old City of Damascus and is listed as a UNESCO World heritage Site. This is the only fortress in Syria built on the same level as the city. It was also considered a modern citadel as it contained over 300 arrow slits, twelve colossal turrets and enormous parapets all around.
