Damascus was conquered by the Rashidun army after a siege lasting about one month, from 21 August to 19 September 634 AD. It was the first major city of the Byzantine empire conquered by Muslims during the Muslim conquest of Syria.
Damascus was conquered by the Rashidun army after a siege lasting about one month, from 21 August to 19 September 634 AD. It was the first major city of the Byzantine empire conquered by Muslims during the Muslim conquest of Syria.