Damascus
Damascus
Damascus (pronunciation: /dəˈmæskəs/), is the capital city of Syria, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its rich history and cultural significance have made it a focal point in the study of Middle Eastern history and archaeology.
Etymology
The name "Damascus" is of Semitic origin, first attested in Akkadian as Dimasqu in the second millennium BC. It is possibly derived from a word meaning "to be fertile", reflecting the city's location in a fertile plain.
Related Terms
- Syria: The country in which Damascus is located.
- Middle East: The region where Syria and Damascus are situated.
- Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
- Semitic: A family of languages originating in the Middle East, including Hebrew and Arabic.
- Akkadian: An extinct East Semitic language that was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Damascus
- Wikipedia's article - Damascus
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