Damascus, also known as Dimashq, is the capital city of Syria. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and has a rich history that spans thousands of years. In 2022, the city had an estimated population of 2,503,000, which in early 2023 rose to 3,872,726.
Krak des Chevaliers, also known as Qal'at al-Hosn, is a medieval Crusader castle located in the western part of Syria, near the town of al-Husn, close to the border with Lebanon. It occupies a strategic position on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding landscape. It is considered one of the best-preserved and most impressive examples of Crusader architecture in the world.
The Aleppo Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Aleppo, is an ancient fortress located on a large hill in the center of the city of Aleppo, in northern Syria. It occupies a strategic position that overlooks the surrounding area and is one of the most significant historical and architectural landmarks in the country.
Syria is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, Israel to the southwest, and Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It had a population of 22,125,249 in 2022.
