Did you know? The Qanawat Quarter is an 18th century upscale neighbourhood of Damascus which les just outside the Old City Wall. This neighbourhood was built in an area that was the water intake of Damascus Old City during the Roman Period. It is in reference to the Roman aqueducts, whose remains can be still seen today, that the quarter got its name “Qanawat” meaning “Canals” in Arabic....
Aaron Aschkarmy grandfather moved from damascus ere unfortunately i was never able to visit damascus and get to now my relatives is it possible that we are related Dimitri Ashkar dr med was my grandfather...