Damascus, Syria

Full City Profile

1,569,394 Population 38,712/sq mi density

2,300 ft Elevation 701 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Damascus (1)

Ancient City of Damascus

Cultural Inscribed 1979

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, it was the centre of a flourishing cr...