Damascus, Syria will someday be completely destroyed and become a 'ruinous heap' . .

Isaiah 17:1 (KJV) The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.

Amos 1:3 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof...

With the Middle East in constant turmoil and tensions rising daily, it would be sound advice that we all remain watchmen on the wall as it appears that this prophecy concerning Damascus could come to be fulfilled soon.

Some of today's headlines are:
Assad Ready For Chemical Warfare?
Syria Loads Sarin Nerve Gas Into Bombs
Syria Loads Chemical Weapons Into Bombs; Military Awaits Assad's Orders

However, only time will tell for sure when the prophecy will be fulfilled, we would be smart to keep watching the Middle East as we head towards the end of the age. The Bible says that when the end times signs come into view, to lift up your heads, for your redemption is drawing nigh.