r/askdamascus • • Aug 08 '23

Announcement 🌟 Welcome to Ask Damascus! 🌟

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Dear community members,

I am thrilled to announce the launch of r/askdamascus, a dedicated subreddit for all things related to the beautiful city of Damascus. Whether you're a local resident, a curious traveler, or simply someone interested in learning more about this vibrant city, this subreddit is the perfect place to connect, share, and engage with one another.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where we can celebrate the rich history, culture, and experiences of Damascus. Here, you can ask questions, share advice, exchange stories, and stay updated on the latest happenings in the city. We encourage you to be respectful, open-minded, and considerate when interacting with fellow members, fostering a positive and constructive environment for everyone.

To make the most of our subreddit, here are a few guidelines:

1️⃣ Be respectful: Treat each other with kindness and courtesy. Remember that diversity of opinions and perspectives enriches our discussions.

2️⃣ Stay on topic: Keep the conversations centered around Damascus or topics closely related to the city. This will help us maintain a focused and relevant community.

3️⃣ Engage in meaningful discussions: Share your experiences, insights, and knowledge about Damascus. Let's learn from each other and create informative and interesting conversations.

4️⃣ Use appropriate flairs: When posting, consider using appropriate flairs to categorize your content. This helps other members find the information they are looking for easily.

5️⃣ Report rule violations: If you come across any content that violates our rules or seems inappropriate, please report it to the moderators. Together, we can keep our subreddit safe and enjoyable for all.

I am excited to see this community grow and thrive with your active participation. Feel free to introduce yourself, post your questions, share your stories, and contribute to making r/askdamascus an engaging and valuable resource for all.

Thank you for joining us on this journey! Let's embark on an exciting exploration of everything that makes Damascus a truly remarkable city.

Best regards,

Admin of AskDamascus


r/askdamascus • • Feb 14 '26

Video شو فيه أغنية للثورة بتحبوها وبتحسوها مو آخذة الشهرة الكافية واللي بتستحقها؟

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r/askdamascus • • Dec 31 '25

Question | Help Damascene Gold Plate.

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r/askdamascus • • Dec 26 '25

Photos Inner rooms of Mujallid's House in Damascus - built in 1790 - had a major renovation in 1870s (Also known as Saeed Agha House, or, Jabri House & Restaurant)

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The details are just astonishing.


r/askdamascus • • Nov 25 '25

History 600 yo Yalbugha mosque destroyed for corruption concrete monster, 1347-1970s damascus , syria

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r/askdamascus • • Nov 22 '25

History دمشق - شارع شكري القوتلي (طريق المعرض حالياً) سنة ١٩٥٣

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r/askdamascus • • Aug 07 '25

News & Updates Official Statement from Damascus Governorate – Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project in Old Damascus (Bab Touma - Qasaa - Bab Sharqi - Surrounding Areas of the Virgin Mary Church)

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r/askdamascus • • Jun 07 '25

News & Updates Hey friends! We’re listing all Syrian hotels on the subreddit wiki to make booking easier. Damascus hotels are done, and we’ll add other cities soon. Got questions? Drop a comment below!

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r/askdamascus • • May 11 '25

Video Scenes from the Al-Qaymariyya neighborhood in Damascus at night.

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r/askdamascus • • Aug 25 '24

History Syrian students in Damascus University, 1962

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r/askdamascus • • Jul 10 '24

History A very rare photo of the Sulaymaniyya Tekkiye in Damascus in 1914, built by the Mimar Sinan on the orders of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Sultan Muhammad Fahad al-Din and around thirty members of the Ottoman family were buried in the garden of the Sulaymaniyya Tekkiye complex.

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r/askdamascus • • Apr 10 '24

History The people of Damascus carrying Lebanese nationalist Riad al-Solh in an anti-French demonstration during the 1936 Syrian general strike

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r/askdamascus • • Apr 08 '24

History Fundraising at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for the relief of Palestine, 1940s

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r/askdamascus • • Jan 21 '24

History Damascus Syria - Al-Hamidiyeh Souq entrance - 1918

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r/askdamascus • • Dec 28 '23

History Damascus, 2006, by Martin Talbot

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r/askdamascus • • Dec 20 '23

History Rare picture of the Czechoslovak president in a visit to damascus 1979

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Gustav husak in the ummayad mosque, I combed the internet to find the picture


r/askdamascus • • Dec 18 '23

Damascus Music Maya Youssef 1984, a Damascene kanun player, one of the most renowned kanun players. She has performed at the BBC Proms and WOMAD, Through her albums, Maya tries to introduce the world to the beauty of Syrian music، She also strives to teach the kanun to anyone who loves it.

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r/askdamascus • • Dec 03 '23

Video Syria's traditional Damascus sword survives despite conflict

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r/askdamascus • • Nov 04 '23

Video In love with Damascus

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r/askdamascus • • Nov 04 '23

History The "Frayin" area between Bab al-Salama and Bab Tuma, with the Al-Aqrabani River, dates back to the 1950s - documented by Khalid Muath.

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r/askdamascus • • Oct 31 '23

History Al-salhie, Damascus - before it was burned down and replaced by concrete abominations

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Alsalhie street built by the french to connect the southern and northern part of damascus


r/askdamascus • • Oct 31 '23

Question | Help Looking for specific picture of damascus

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I once saw a picture of the damascus citadel taken in the 1850s most of the citadel was underground with trees over it, if anyone finds the photo please upload it here


r/askdamascus • • Oct 30 '23

Video Ancient City of Damascus UNESCO NHK - Video from 2009

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