The history of Damascus dates back to 10,000 BC. Damascus is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world. The people of Damascus have a rich heritage to boast of. Modern day Damascus presents a healthy mix of traditional values and modern outlook.
The major section of Damascus population follows Islam. The followers of Muslim religion of Damascus are distributed through out the city, whereas the major section of Christian populace are centered in the districts as Ghassani, Kassaa and Bab Tuma.
The cosmopolitan character of this city is the result of immigration from both rural and urban regions of Syria. The dwellers of Damascus are known as Damascene. People of Damascus are involved in various jobs and professions. A great number of people work in the souks or the Damascene markets as traders and businessmen. Jobs in engineering and technology,
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education, sales are also taken up by Damascenes in various government and non-government sectors.
Damascenes in their leisure
Damascenes like to spend their leisure time in the outdoors. As the city of Damascus is graced with a number of parks and gardens, people love to gather in these places to spend time. Oasis of Damascus is also a great place for amusement activities. People of Damascus also like to spend time in cafes and restaurants. Coffee shops are common meeting grounds where Damascenes gather to play chess and card games.
Damascus, the cultural capital of Syria, is as colorful as its people. Seeped in tradition and customs, the people of Damascus treasure their culture more than anything else.
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