ABOARD THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION -- 26 Jun 2013 -- Damascus, Syria is featured in this image photographed by an astronaut on the International Space Station. The capital city of the Syrian Arab Republic, Damascus, and its surrounding metropolitan area is highlighted in this photograph from the space station. Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, with evidence of human habitation extending back to 8,000-10,000 BC -- Picture by Lightroom Photos/NASA