JERUSALEM — Precious Bible manuscripts originating in the Jewish community of Damascus, Syria, went on display for several hours Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse at a collection that includes ...

Damascus starts Bible studies in Russian. 30.03.2018. ... This portal is an information resource for those with a personal or professional interest in Russian language, culture, history, science or ...

The alleys, tombs, churches and mosques in Damascus, the city that is mentioned in manuscripts from about 6000BC, all hold portions of the history of humanity.

In a 2011 interview, Australian writer Christos Tsiolkas declared, "There's a tameness to the modern novel." His own novels, from Loaded (1995) to the ...

Reason for Designation: The ancient site preserves the architecture, art, and ambience of what may be the world’s oldest city. Even in a land as ancient as the Middle East the city of Damascus ...