On a barrel, it refers to a kind of steel or iron displaying a peculiar marking or "watering" produced during manufacture. Originally from the 10th century, such steel was brought from India and Persia to Damascus, which at that time was the main junction for trade between East and West. The weapons, however, were not manufactured in that city.
An important city in the kingdom of Syria.
Two types of steel folded repeatedly during the forging process to produce a very attractive, and very expensive steel which retain the properties of the two parent steels.
Damascus is the inlaying of a soft metal like silver or copper into a hard metal like steel. The name comes from the city of Damascus where this process was first used
Capital of Syria. It was the first capital of the Muslims under the Umayyad dynasty. This dynasty was in power for 100 years but fell in 750. In 707 there was a hospital, considered to be the first in the world. Damascus was an important centre for learning, trade and industry.
The name given to pattern-welded steel, a laminated structure know for its intricate patterns. (refer to the Materials section for more information).
Two types of steel that are folded repeatedly during the forging process to produce very attractive and expensive steel. This new steel retains the properties of the two parent steels.
Capital of Umayyad caliphate. (p. 290)
The city of Damascus has been around for thousands of years and it has never been destroyed in battle. The Prophet Isaiah predicted that someday this city would be destroyed. Isaiah 17:1 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from [being] a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
Damascus ( Also commonly: الشام ash-ShÄm) is the largest city of Syria and is also the capital. It is thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world (see: ancient history), before Al Fayyum, and Gaziantep. Its current population is estimated at about 4.5 million.