Damascus is the historic capital of Syria, home to the Great Umayyad Mosque with golden mosaics and historic markets.
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Damascus
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Damascus is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited capitals in the world and a historic center in the Levant. It served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate for a century, graced by the Great Umayyad Mosque built by Caliph al-Walid I with golden mosaics, and celebrated for the orchards of the Ghouta, colleges, and libraries.
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