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Maps of Syria
Unique places of interest in Syria
Damascus
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
One of the oldest cities in the world can be found in Syria. Damascus has gained worldwide fame through its interesting and culturally rich history. The age of archaeological artifacts discovered during exploration of the city is about 12,000 years. Those are evidences of first settlements. However, a major city was founded on the site of Damascus much later, in the 15th century BC. Aramean tribes are considered its founders. Modern Damascus is the capital of Syria, and the second most populous city in the country, standing on its territory is home to about 1.5 million people. The primary interest of tourists is Old Town surrounded by fortification walls, the construction of which took place during the reign of the Roman Empire.
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Damascus
Local residents are distinguished by a very peculiar character. It’s very important for them to maintain comfortable state of mind in any situation. Some tourists consider behavior of the locals quite selfish, but respect for others and polite manner of communication that are so typical for the people of Damascus can easily cover all the flaws. During your walk through the streets of the city you can see improperly parked cars literally everywhere. No wonder these cars prevent other motorists … Read more 
