Trivia Tuesday: The oldest city in the world
Damascus (or Dimashq, in Arabic) in Syria is thought to be the oldest city in the world, settled as long ago as 8,000 BC.
Maaloula, Syria – The City of Ancient Aramaic
Maaloula, Syria – The City of Ancient Aramaic By Verity Twydale Tucked away in the cleft of a mountain in the middle of the Syrian countryside lies a tiny Christian village. Admittedly, it’s an odd place to have a Christian village. Syria is a country that’s often mistakenly known for it’s antipathy towards anyone and [...]
