Damascus (/ dəˈmæskəs / də-MAS-kəs, UK also / dəˈmɑːskəs / də-MAH-skəs; Arabic: دِمَشْق, romanized: Dimašq) is the capital and largest city of Syria.

Mar 2, 2025 · 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; the 10th-century …

The old city of Damascus (Arabic: دِمَشْق ٱلْقَدِيمَة, romanized: Dimašq al-Qadīmah) is the historic city centre of Damascus, Syria. The old city, which is one of the oldest continuously …

Mar 7, 2025 · 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 …

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.

Nov 15, 2010 · Founded in the third millennium B.C., Damascus vies for—and just might own—the title of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. The city has changed hands …

Feb 18, 2025 · Geographically, Damascus is on a plateau 680 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Anti-Lebanon mountain range which shields the city from Mediterranean …

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 …

Damascus is the capital city of Syria. In Arabic, its name is Dimashq (دِمَشْق). It is the largest city in Syria with about 4.8 million people living there. [source?] Damascus is thought to be one of …

Damascus, the capital of Syria, is the country's largest city, surpassing Aleppo after significant population shifts due to conflicts. Known locally as aš-Šām, Damascus is an essential cultural …