Capital of Syria, Also Known as "city of Jasmine"

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1154, Puzzle 2 (Hearst Castle).

Question is: Capital of Syria, Also Known as "city of Jasmine"

and the answer is: DAMASCUS

Word Meaning:

DAMASCUS — Ellipsis of Damascus steel.

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