One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, it became a capital in 1946 when Syria gained independence
[DOC] [TLE] Syria Map / Geography of Syria / Map of Syria - Worldatlas.com [PAR] Formed around 2500 BC, the Syrian civilization is one of the most ancient on 
earth, ... the oldest continuously inhabited city on the planet, and to this day 
remains one ... Quite typical of a newly independent country, Syria lacked 
political stability, and ... During the 15 year span of the war Syria continuously 
attempted to gain... [DOC] [TLE] Damascus - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Jul 11, 2016 ...