Siege of Damascus (634)
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The siege of Damascus (634) lasted from 21 August to 19 September 634 before the city fell to the Rashidun Caliphate. Damascus was the first major city of the Eastern Roman Empire to fall in the Muslim conquest of Syria.
Kisan Gate, one of the six ancient gates of Damascus.
Wall of Damascus at the Thomas gate. Although now only 7 metres (23 feet) high, it was 11 m (36 ft) high at the time of the siege. Damascus has risen 4 m (13 ft) since then.
Remains of the Eastern gate. Khalid's troops entered Damascus through this gate.
The dome of Damascus' treasury in the Umayyad Mosque
Damascus
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Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria, the oldest current capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth holiest city in Islam. Known colloquially in Syria as aš-Šām (الشَّام) and dubbed, poetically, the "City of Jasmine", Damascus is a major cultural center of the Levant and the Arab world.
Umayyad Mosque General view of Damascus • Mount Qasioun Maktab Anbar • Azm Palace Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
Damascus in spring seen from Spot satellite
Mount Qasioun overlooking the city
One of the rare periods the Barada river is high, seen here next to the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Damascus