- Historical name:
- Dimaşk
- Founded:
- 3000 BCE
- Peak population:
- 2,500,000 (2010 CE)
- Status:
- Capital city
Damascus (historically Dimaşk) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 3000 BCE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Damascus?
- Damascus is a historic city (historically known as Dimaşk) documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Damascus founded?
- 3000 BCE
- What was the historical name of Damascus?
- Dimaşk