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Meaning the Gate of Thomas, celebrating Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
Bab Tuma is a neighborhood located in the old city of Damascus in Syria. It is named after one of the seven gates of old city of Damascus, located within the neighbourhood.
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Built in 1749, it includes a museum describing the life of royal families.
المتحف الوطني بدمشق
Out in the suburbs but accessible by minibus or taxi. It's about US$7 to get in and well worth it. It was built with the help of the North Korean Government and the influence shows. There is an exhibit of military hardware outside. English-speaking guides are available. Many big galleries contain murals commemorating the life of former president Hafez al-Assad. Other exhibits include paintings, which represent the history of Syria with a mixture of Arab and Syrian nationalism.