Damascus Energy Storage Industrial Park Location Map

Where is Damascus located?

The satellite view and the map shows Damascus, the capital and principal city of Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic. The city is located in the southwestern part of the country, at the foothills of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, about 90 km east from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea (in Lebanon). Mount Qasioun

How many people live in Damascus?

Damascus is one of the 14 governorates of Syria (Damascus Governorate), it has an estimated population of about 1,7 million inhabitants, 4.8 million people live in the large metropolitan area. The official language is Arabic. The map shows a city map of Damascus with expressways, and streets.

When did the National Museum of Damascus reopen?

The National Museum of Damascus () reopened four of the museum's five wings in October 2018. Damascus is one of the 14 governorates of Syria (Damascus Governorate), it has an estimated population of about 1,7 million inhabitants, 4.8 million people live in the large metropolitan area. The official language is Arabic.

Is Damascus still a safe place?

Since 1979, the Ancient City of Damascus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In present-day, despite the ongoing civil war, the city seems to be a relatively safe place and tourism is reviving again in Damascus. The National Museum of Damascus () reopened four of the museum's five wings in October 2018.

Where is the temple of Jupiter in Damascus?

Just zoom in to see the Temple of Jupiter between the Al-Hamidiyah Souq and the Umayyad Mosque. Zoom out to find the location of Damascus International Airport (IATA code: DAM) about 20 km (12 mi) southeast of the city. To find a location use the form below.

How old is Damascus?

Damascus is old, founded in the 3rd millennium BC; it is one of the oldest cities in the world, continuously inhabited for thousands of years. Temple of Jupiter in Damascus, the remains of the third-century Roman temple and a Byzantine church form now the entrance to the Al-Hamidiyah Souq, the largest souq (bazaar) in Syria.