The old city of Damascus is considered to be among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. However, it is not documented as an important city until the arrival of the Aramaeans. The earliest visible physical evidence dates to the Roman period - the extensive remains of the Temple of Jupiter, the remains of various gates and an impressive section of the Roman city walls. A Committee for the Protection and Development of Old Damascus has been established, with representatives of the different bodies to coordinate the planning and building activities in addition to being responsible for the strategic planning for the Old City. The draft of the Integrated Urban Plan of the old city had been formally approved by Ministerial decision N° 37/A of 2010.