Monday 30 December 2013

Capital city of the week - Damascus

Damascus - City of Jasmine

Damascus has had its share of troubles but the word means the City of Jasmine in English

Alexander the Great


Damascus was once conquered by Alexander the Great.

Ottoman Empire Coat of Arms


Damascus was also once part of the Ottoman Empire


Damascus mosques


There are lots of mosques in Damascus

So where in the world  is Damascus?





Damascus is the capital of:



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