Description: A map from 1919 of the region around Damascus, Syria, showing the mountains and terrain features of the area, major roads and railways, rivers, canals, lakes, and neighboring cities and villages. The map shows the lakes (bahret) of esh–Silarkiyeh (Lake Barada), el Kibliyeh, and Hijaneh, ancient roads, and the subterranean aqueduct to the northeast of Damascus.
Place Names: Syria , Damascu
ISO Topic Categories: inlandWaters,
location,
boundaries,
transportation
Keywords: Environs of Damascus, physical, political, transportation, physical features, local jurisdictions, roads, inlandWaters,
location,
boundaries,
transportation, Unknown, 1919
Source: Charles Morris, Winston's Cumulative Encyclopedia Vol 3 (Philadelphia, PA: The John C. Winston Company, 1919) tab 6
Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman |
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