Fact 1
The city is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, although evidence only exists dating back to 9000 BC in the Barada basin but not until the 2nd millennium BC in the area of Damascus.
Fact 2
In 1979, the ancient city of Damascus was designated as one a list of the world's heritage sites which are in danger of being lost or destroyed.
Fact 3
While there are over 2,000 mosques in the city and most of the residents are Muslim, at least 10% are Christian and there is even a small Jewish community.
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