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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:City
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:Islamic_architecture
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gptkbp:area
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105 km²
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gptkbp:artwork
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galleries and exhibitions
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gptkbp:campus
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gptkb:University_of_Damascus
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gptkbp:capital
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gptkb:Syria
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gptkbp:climate
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Mediterranean climate
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gptkbp:cuisine
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gptkb:Conga
Syrian cuisine
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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gptkb:Damascus_Book_Fair
gptkb:Damascus_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
rich traditions and customs
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gptkbp:cultural_influence
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Arab culture
Middle Eastern culture
in the Arab world
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
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gptkbp:economic_activity
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agriculture
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gptkbp:economy
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trade and commerce
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gptkbp:education_institution
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universities and colleges
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gptkbp:elevation
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680 m
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gptkbp:famous_event
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gptkb:Damascus_Spring
gptkb:Damascus_International_Fair
gptkb:Damascus_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cultural_Festival_of_Damascus
gptkb:Jasmine_Festival
Damascus Spring Festival
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gptkbp:famous_for
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handicrafts
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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gptkb:National_Museum_of_Damascus
gptkb:Citadel_of_Damascus
gptkb:Azm_Palace
gptkb:Tomb_of_Saladin
gptkb:Al-Hamidiyah_Souq
gptkb:Al-Madrasa_al-Nasiriya
gptkb:Umayyad_Mosque
gptkb:Al-Nour_Mosque
gptkb:Al-Madrasa_al-Khushaniyya
gptkb:Al-Madrasa_al-Salahiyya
gptkb:Al-Madrasa_al-Halawiyya
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gptkbp:famous_person
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gptkb:Bashar_al-Assad
gptkb:Nizar_Qabbani
gptkb:Suleiman_the_Magnificent
gptkb:Adonis
Mikhail Naimy
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gptkbp:founded
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c. 8000 BC
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gptkbp:founded_by
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c. 8000 BC
8000 BC
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gptkbp:founded_in
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c. 8000 BC
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gptkbp:has_area
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105 km²
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gptkbp:has_cultural_institution
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gptkb:Syria
gptkb:Damascus_Opera_House
Arab culture
the Damascus Opera House
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gptkbp:has_economy_based_on
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trade and services
trade and tourism
Trade and tourism
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gptkbp:has_festival
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gptkb:Damascus_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:Damascus_International_Fair
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gptkbp:has_historical_building
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gptkb:Great_Mosque_of_Damascus
gptkb:the_Great_Mosque_of_Damascus
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gptkbp:has_historical_significance
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ancient trade routes
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities
Cradle of civilization
site of early Christianity
capital of several empires
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gptkbp:has_landmark
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gptkb:Citadel_of_Damascus
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gptkbp:has_museum
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gptkb:National_Museum_of_Damascus
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gptkbp:has_part
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gptkb:Old_City_of_Damascus
gptkb:Umayyad_Mosque
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gptkbp:has_population
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1.7 million
approximately 1.7 million
1,711,000
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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buses and taxis
Damascus Metro (under construction)
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gptkbp:has_river
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gptkb:Barada_River
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
gptkb:Crusades
Ottoman Empire rule
site of various ancient civilizations
site of the Arab Spring protests.
site of the Battle of Yarmouk
the signing of the Treaty of Damascus
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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gptkb:Saladin
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gptkbp:historical_site
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gptkb:town
gptkb:Azm_Palace
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Damascus
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:City
gptkb:ancient_city
gptkb:urban_area
gptkb:cultural_center
gptkb:tourist_destination
gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
cultural hub
political center
city of contrasts
city with vibrant nightlife
city of peace
center for education
city with ancient history
city with rich heritage
city of tolerance
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gptkbp:is_acharacter_in
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International organizations
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gptkbp:is_ahub_for
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Education and culture
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gptkbp:is_aplace_for
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gptkb:Community_events
gptkb:Cultural_exchange
gptkb:Historical_events
gptkb:pilgrimage_site
Cultural festivals
Political activities
Historical research
Artistic expression
Religious significance
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gptkbp:is_aseat_of
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gptkb:Syrian_government
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
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the Arab Spring
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gptkbp:is_connected_to
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gptkb:Euphrates_River
gptkb:Damascus_International_Airport
major highways
international airports
major highways and railways
Highways and railways
Global trade routes
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gptkbp:is_divided_into
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several districts
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gptkbp:is_famous_for
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gptkb:traditional_music
cultural diversity
traditional cuisine
Cultural heritage sites
its hospitality
Damascene steel
its coffee culture
handicrafts and textiles
souks (markets)
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gptkbp:is_historical_city_of
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Ancient civilizations
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gptkbp:is_home_to
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gptkb:Syrian_National_Museum
gptkb:National_Museum_of_Damascus
gptkb:Cultural_institutions
gptkb:Syrian_Arab_Army
gptkb:the_Syrian_government
gptkb:Umayyad_Mosque
gptkb:the_Syrian_National_Ballet
gptkb:Syrian_Parliament
gptkb:Damascus_University
gptkb:the_Syrian_National_Orchestra
gptkb:the_Syrian_Red_Crescent
Local markets
Various ethnic groups
Various universities
cultural institutions
various NGOs
Historical monuments
Cultural heritage organizations
various embassies
various museums
various cultural organizations
various religious communities
various religious sites
the National Museum of Damascus
the Syrian Parliament
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:Souq_al-Hamidiyah
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:town
gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkb:Umayyad_Mosque
gptkb:crafts
gptkb:historical_significance
Art and literature
Craftsmanship
Cultural diversity
Culinary traditions
cultural festivals
art and literature
Religious tolerance
handicrafts
traditional cuisine
ancient architecture
Traditional cuisine
its rich history
Architectural styles
its vibrant nightlife
its vibrant arts scene
its traditional crafts
its diverse architecture
its ancient walls
its diverse population
its hospitality industry
its ancient churches
Damascus steel
its ancient souks
its old city architecture
traditional markets (souks)
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gptkbp:is_located_at
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33.5138° N, 36.2765° E
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gptkbp:is_located_in
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gptkb:Syria
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gptkbp:is_located_near
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gptkb:Mount_Qasioun
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gptkbp:is_near
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gptkb:Mount_Qasioun
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gptkbp:is_one_of
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oldest continuously inhabited cities
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Damascus_Governorate
gptkb:Syrian_Arab_Republic
Arab world
Levant region
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gptkbp:is_surrounded_by
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gptkb:mountains
gptkb:Anti-Lebanon_mountains
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:historical_significance
ancient history
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:Arabic
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gptkbp:library
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the National Library of Syria
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Syria
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gptkbp:major_rivers
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gptkb:Barada_River
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gptkbp:market
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gptkb:Souq_al-Hamidiyah
gptkb:Souq_al-Bzouriyah
gptkb:Souq_al-Jabriya
gptkb:Souq_al-Saghir
Souq al-Midane
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gptkbp:nickname
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The City of Jasmine
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gptkbp:parks
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gptkb:Al-Muhajirin_Park
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gptkbp:population
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approximately 1.7 million
1,711,000
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Middle_East
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gptkbp:sports_team
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gptkb:Al-Jaish_SC
gptkb:Al-Fotuwa_SC
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gptkbp:time_zone
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EET (UTC+2)
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gptkbp:transportation
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gptkb:Damascus_International_Airport
gptkb:Damascus_Railway_Station
metro system under construction
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gptkbp:university
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gptkb:Al-Baath_University
gptkb:Damascus_University
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gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in
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gptkb:Middle_East
Arab world
Islamic history
Middle Eastern politics
Diplomatic missions
Syrian culture
Syrian history
Tourism in Syria
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Western_Asia
gptkb:Ottoman_territories
gptkb:Syria
gptkb:Takashi_Murakami
gptkb:Islam
gptkb:Julian_Opie
gptkb:Academy_of_Sciences_of_the_Republic_of_Syria
gptkb:Al-Farabi
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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