The site of the first murder in human history

Syria is said to be the location where Cain murdered his brother Abel. Cain and Abel are one of the Things About Syria You Should Know. Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve slaughtered his brother Abel in the Bible (Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament) (Genesis 4:1–16). Cain, a farmer, became angered when the Lord chose his brother, a shepherd, over his own contribution. He slew Abel and was exiled from the established land by the Lord. Cain was afraid that he might be slain by anybody during his exile, but the Lord offered him a sign of protection and a promise that if he was killed, he would be avenged sevenfold. Maqam Aarbain, in Damascus, Syria's capital, is thought to be the scene of humanity's first murder. The castle, Zakaria Mosque, Saladin's mausoleum, and John the Baptist's cemetery are among the notable features of the historic settlement. Everything in Syria is now more or less calm after the conflict, so don't be scared that the same thing may happen to you.

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