Bab Kisan
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Damascus
- Category: ancient
- Section: Ancient
Bab Kisan (Arabic: باب كيسان, meaning "The Kisan Gate") is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City, was named in memory of a slave who became famous during a conquest by the Caliph Mu'awiya. The wall was built during the Roman era and was dedicated to Saturn. Bab Kisan is famous for being the escape route of St Paul.
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Today (14 March)
12.5 ° C
10.9 ° (min) 13 ° (max)
25.6 mm
7.7 m/s
1010 hPa
Tomorrow (15 March)
12.8 ° C
8.9 ° (min) 13.5 ° (max)
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1007 hPa
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