Did you know? The Seljuqs originated from a Turkish Muslim tribe that had settled in central Aia. They conquered Syria and other parts of the Middle East between the 11th and 14th centuries. The Seljuqs defeated the Fatimids and took over Damascus in the second half of the 11th century. They consolidated their control over the city through one of their great leaders Nour Eddine Zengi....
Aaron Aschkarmy grandfather moved from damascus ere unfortunately i was never able to visit damascus and get to now my relatives is it possible that we are related Dimitri Ashkar dr med was my grandfather...