Over the last 24 hours, rebel forces have conquered positions north, south, and east around Damascus. CNN reports rebels entered suburbs just 1 mile from the city center. Watch the clip above via CNN.

In the time of Ezekiel Tyre was the port of Damascus, but the present port is Beyrout. Alexander the Great was sent by Parmenio to take this city. The above illustration is of a dam across the Abana ...