places in the bible: Damascus by ric Gustafson
In Arabic the city is known as ' As-sham'. Damascus is the capital of Syria and it is fifty miles from the Mediterranean Sea. The city is mentioned in two bible verses Genesis 14:15 and Acts 9: 3-4.
The city can trace it's history to 10,000 BC. The city came into prominence around 1100 BC. At different times the city had been conquered by the Assyrians, Babylon, Persia and Rome in 64 BC.
After Roman occupation, Damascus became part of the Muslim empire. The population of the city is two million and is predominantly Sunni Muslim.
research help: ' 40 fascinating places in the Bible' by Ellen Caughey
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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