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Damascus is the capital of Syria. It is one of the world's oldest cities. According to the New Testament, St Paul was on the road to Damascus when he received a vision, was struck blind and as a result converted to Christianity. The city is therefore a centre of both Christian and Moslem faith.

Major sights of Damascus include:

There is also Damascus, Maryland in the United States of America.

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