REGIONAL FEATURES AND CURRENT STATUS OF HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SYRIAN CITIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF DAMASCUS)

. In the modern period, cities of Syria are faced with unprecedented destruction historical buildings due to military operations in country. this regard, need study current state urban environment order determine promising directions and principles for its restoration, considering regional characteristics. The article discusses specifics planning structure their problems on example city Damascus. authors carried out a retrospective analysis identified main stages development central part Damascus (Roman, Islamic, French modern), conducted comparative Syrian Aleppo Latakia. center, location structure, cultural heritage sites, as well transport pedestrian accessibility analyzed. revealed number problems, including: spread city, formed illegal residential development, insufficient green areas associated infrastructure, etc., solutions