damas

Damas is the Spanish name for Damascus, the capital and largest city of Syria. Located in the southwestern part of the country along the Barada River, Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It has served as a major cultural and commercial center for millennia, influencing architecture, religion, and trade in the region. The historic core of the city, including the Old City and the Umayyad Mosque, is recognized for its cultural heritage and, together with surrounding areas, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In Spanish usage, damas has several distinct meanings. As the plural of dama, it refers to women or ladies, and can denote noblewomen or women in formal contexts in historical or literary texts. In everyday language, it simply means women or girls. Dam as a plural of dama is also the name of the board game checkers or draughts in many Spanish-speaking countries; damas is typically played on an 8x8 board with diagonal movement and capture rules that vary by region.

Beyond language, Damas can function as a toponym or surname in various cultures and may appear in brand names, organizations, or personal names. The term does not designate a single, universal topic but rather several distinct uses tied to language, geography, and culture.