City Linked to Egypt by the Ancient via Maris

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from A Sweet Life, Group 1096, Puzzle 3 (Assorted Truffles).

Question is: City Linked to Egypt by the Ancient via Maris

and the answer is: DAMASCUS

Word Meaning:

DAMASCUS — Ellipsis of Damascus steel.

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