Ancient City of Damascus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:City
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:climate Mediterranean climate
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Azm_Palace
gptkb:Umayyad_Mosque
gptkb:the_Citadel_of_Damascus
gptkbp:cultural_influence Islamic culture
gptkbp:has_economy_based_on trade and tourism
gptkbp:has_historical_significance as a trade center
gptkbp:has_history over 11,000 years
gptkbp:has_influence_on Arab culture
gptkbp:has_landmark the Chapel of Saint Paul
gptkbp:has_population approximately 1.7 million
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Saladin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ancient City of Damascus
gptkbp:is_associated_with the Silk Road
gptkbp:is_famous_for its ancient ruins
its historical significance in Christianity
its cuisine
its historical significance in trade
its historical significance in the region.
its ancient churches
the Straight Street
its historical markets
its historical mosques
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:the_Museum_of_Islamic_Art
gptkb:the_Great_Mosque_of_Damascus
the Al-Hamidiyah Souq
the Al-Omari Mosque
the Damascus Gate
the National Museum
the National Museum of Damascus
the Old City
the Souq al-Bzourieh
gptkbp:is_known_for its historical architecture
its rich cultural heritage
its vibrant arts scene
its traditional crafts
its ancient walls
its diverse population
its ancient traditions
its ancient palaces
its historical significance in Islam
its souks
gptkbp:is_located_at 33.5138° N, 36.2765° E
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Mount_Qasioun
gptkbp:is_one_of the oldest continuously inhabited cities
gptkbp:is_part_of the Arab world
the Levant region
the historical Silk Road
the Damascus Governorate
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4