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Damascus ( / dəˈmæskəs / də-MASK-əs, UK also / dəˈmɑːskəs / də-MAH-skəs; Arabic: دِمَشق, romanized :Dimašq) is the capital and largest city of Syria, the oldest current capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth holiest city in Islam.
- 680 m (2,230 ft)
- Syria
1 day 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.
Damascus was the seat of the sultan’s deputy in Syria, with a miniature court fashioned after that of Cairo. The economy recovered quickly after the Mongol withdrawal in 1260, and it was booming by the beginning of the 14th century, particularly during the governorate of Tankiz (1312–40).
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.
2 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.
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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 in Syria.
A portrait of Damascus, a city that has survived for millennia despite wars, invasions, and civil strife. The article explores the culture, history, and challenges of Damascus and its people amid the ongoing civil war in Syria.
