WebDamascus (/ d ə ˈ m æ s k ə s / də-MASS-kəs, UK also / d ə ˈ m ɑː s k ə s / də-MAH-skəs; Arabic: دمشق ‎ Dimashq, IPA: ) is the capital of Syria, the oldest capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth holiest city in Islam. Colloquially known in Syria as aš-Šām (الشَّام ‎) and titled the "City of Jasmine" (مَدِينَةُ الْيَاسْمِينِ ‎ Madīnat al-Yāsmīn), …

Web17/11/2022 · Damascus was an active commercial centre in the 2nd millennium bce and developed through different stages of urbanization thereafter, reaching its zenith at the beginning of the 7th century ce when it became the capital of the Umayyad empire. The heart of Damascus’s Old City, which contains most of the city’s historical monuments, is …

WebDamascus 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).

WebAbout Damascus. Having survived thousands of years of successive civilizations from the Egyptians, Greco-Romans, Muslims, Crusaders, Mongols, Ottomans and French to the modern Arab era, Damascus is one of the most resilient and historic cities on Earth. Its ruins lay up to 8 feet deep under its surface and the Old City is home to Roman era ...

WebDamascus (دمشق transliteration: Dimashq, also commonly known as al-Shām) is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its current population is estimated at about 4.5 million.

Web04/01/2022 · One of the oldest cities in the world, Damascus was, and still is, the capital of Syria. The oasis city sits on the edge of the Syrian-Arab desert about 130 miles northeast of Jerusalem and is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in all of western Asia. Damascus plays a significant role in both the Old and New Testaments and is perhaps best ...

Web17/09/2022 · Damascus (دمشق) is the capital of Syria and its second largest city, with about 4.5 million people.

Web05/11/2022 · Al Azem Palace (Palace of As'ad, Pasha al-'Azm) 45. History Museums. By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS. If you do not know the Azm Palace it is located in the Old City of Damascus and is very close to the Umayyad Mosque... 4. The National Museum of Damascus. 50. Speciality Museums.

WebDamascus steel was the forged steel of the blades of swords smithed in the Near East from ingots of Wootz steel either imported from Southern India or made in production centres in Sri Lanka, or Khorasan, Iran. These swords are characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water, sometimes in a "ladder" or "rose" …

WebOne of the biggest benefits of owning a Damascus steel knife is that they are incredibly strong and durable. Damascus steel is often used in high-end knives because it can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Additionally, Damascus knives are less likely to chip or break than other types of knives.