Damascus, Syria

Damascus is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. The city is believed to have been the capital of an ancient Egyptian city-state and has long been an important trading centre. Today, modern buildings such as the State Bank of Syria, right, stand beside historic squares.

Paolo Koch/Photo Researchers, Inc.

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Damascus; Syria

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