Damascus

Damascus

Capital and largest city of Syria

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is the oldest capital city in the world. Known colloquially in Syria as aƥ-Ơām and dubbed, poetically, the "City of Jasmine", Damascus is a major cultural center of the Levant and the Arab world.

Also known as...Sham city and Jasmine city
Damascus Bombs Explode Near Macron’s Hotel

Damascus Bombs Explode Near Macron’s Hotel Two bombs exploded near Emmanuel Macron’s Damascus hotel during his landmark visit to Syria, wounding 18 people.