61. Syria Gate - About Syria - History Of Homs A short summary of Homs history, formerly known as Edessa it was always overshadowed by the Kingdom of Hama. http://www.syriagate.com/Syria/about/cities/Homs/history.htm

Home Clients Syrian Companies Services ... Search Homs History History of Homs This city goes back to long before the Roman times, although it was always overshadowed by the kingdom of Hama. This city was known in Roman times as the city of Emesa and had strong connections with the Severid Dynasty. Julia Domna the daughter of a high priest of Emesa married Septimius Severus, while he was stationed here. He later became emperor of Rome. When he was transferred to Rome Julia took over and was a principal figure in the dynasty's fortunes. Emesa's fortunes were always tied with the trade city of Palmyra . As long as Palmyra flourished so did Emesa. When Zenobia was defeated at Palmyra in about 272 AD, Emesa declined. Christianity established itself in Emesa early on, as 3rd to 7th century catacombs were found in houses in the eastern quarter, where quite a large population of Christians still live. After Arab conquest, it is said that 500 of the prophet's companions came and settled here. Homs became important, again but by the 18th century Homs had sunk into a state of weakness. Back to Home About Syria Cities Homs See Also Krak Des Chevaliers Palmyra Qasr Al Hir Questions, Suggestion, Comments .. send to

62. Syria - Al Jumhuriyah Al Arabiyah As Suriyah syria facts, syria internet resources, links to syria. Official web sites of syria, the capital of syria, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/syria.htm

Advertise here One World - Nations Online the countries of the world Home Continents Asia Syria Related Categories: League of Arab States keywords: Syria information, Syria news papers, tourist information for Syria, Syria map Official Sites Map News Business ... Additional Links Syria Country Profile Flag of Syria Background: Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Since 1976, Syrian troops have been stationed in Lebanon, ostensibly in a peacekeeping capacity. In recent years, Syria and Israel have held occasional peace talks over the return of the Golan Heights. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) Syria is a member state of the League of Arab States border countries: Iraq Israel Jordan Lebanon ... Turkey related countries: Egypt France Palestine Saudi Arabia Official Name: Al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah as Suriyah int'l long form: Syrian Arab Republic int'l short form: Syria local short form: Suriyah former: United Arab Republic (with Egypt) local : ISO Country Code sy Actual Time: Mon-Sept-26 15:24 Local Time = UTC Daylight Saving Time (DST) 1 April - 1 October 2005 (UTC +3) Capital City: Damascus (Dimashq) Other Cities: Aleppo (4.2 million), Homs (1.6 million), Hama (1.6 million), Lattakia (1 million)

63. A Brief History Of Syria A Brief history of Modern syria. syria fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1516 and remained a part of their Ottoman Empire for four centuries. http://www.damascus-online.com/history/brief.htm

A Brief History of Modern Syria Syria fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1516 and remained a part of their Ottoman Empire for four centuries. During this period, Syria witnessed great deterioration in economic, social, and political fields. In 1916, the Arabs took the opportunity of World War I to revolt against the Turkish rule. Arabs received British military help and promises that after the War ends, Arab countries will be granted full independence. On 6 May 1916, the Ottoman authorities hanged tens of Syrian national leaders in Damascus and Beirut. This day is still celebrated in Syria and Lebanon as the Martyrs' Day. The Arab armies under leadership of Sharif Hussein of Mecca soon achieved victory over the Turks, and in early 1918, Arab and British armies entered Damascus ending 400 years of Ottoman occupation. Later in 1918, Syria was declared an independent kingdom under King Faisal I, son of Sharif Hussein. However, France and Britain had their own plans in mind. In an agreement known as the Sykes-Picot agreement, they decided to divide the Middle East into French and British 'spheres of influence'. Syria was to be put under French mandate. In early 1920, French troops landed on the Syrian coast, after several battles with poorly equipped Syrian rebels, they managed to get the country under their control. In 1923, the League of Nation officially recognized French mandate over Syria. Syrians decided to resist the new invaders. In 1925, they revolted against the mandate. Several battles took place in Jabal al-Arab region and in Damascus. The capital was severely damaged during French air raids in retaliation for the city's support for rebels. It was until 1936 when France finally accepted to give Syria partial independence according to the Franco-Syrian treaty signed in Paris, but French troops remained on the Syrian soil and continued to influence the Syrian policies. During World War II, Syria witnessed military confrontations between French troops loyal to the Vichy government, allied with the Germans, and Free French troops allied with the British. In 1941, the British army, along with its French allies, occupied the country, and promised full independence after the end of the war.

64. Ministry Of Tourism- Syria :: Official site syria is full of history, archaeology, natural beauty and people whose hospitality and warmth extended to all tourists. The Site is full of travel related information such as hotels, restaurants, travel agent, and festivals. http://www.syriatourism.org

@import url("pnTemp/Xanthia_Config/english.style.css"); Home Syria Profile History of Syria Photo Gallery ... Arabic Search Southern Provinces Northern Provinces Central Provinces Syrian coast ... Conferences Your email address Have something to say? If you have some feedback on our website, we’d love to hear from you. "Every person has two homelands His own and Syria" Syria is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Syrian people are friendly and peaceful. Krak des chevaliers Omayyad Mosque Rass Al Bassite Saydnaya ... The Syrian International Exhibition for Traditional Industries SIETI 2006 April www.sieti.net BOOK NOW Syria's safe enough, say tourists More... Horizons of Tourism Forum Address By The RT Hon Sir Edward du Cann KBE At the Horizons of Tourism Forum At Le Meridien Hotel, Damascus, Syria More... Preservation from Forest Fires More... The First Forum and Market of Tourism Investment ... Fitur expo is the first important call for the industry in 2004 The 4th Euro-Mediterranean Forum took place during Fitur. Organized by Dialogo Mediterraneo, the event analyzed the future of tourism in Syria and within the region. Syria's minister of tourism, Saadalla Agha Al Kalaa, presented the country's main tourist attractions and the government's plans for boosting arrivals. More...

65. AllRefer.com - Palmyra, Ancient City, Syria (Ancient History, Middle East) - Enc AllRefer.com reference and encyclopedia resource provides complete information on Palmyra, ancient city, syria, Ancient history, Middle East. http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/P/Palmyra.html

AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather September 26, 2005 Medicine People Places History ... Maps Web AllRefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Ancient History, Middle East ... Palmyra, ancient city, Syria By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z P Palmyra, ancient city, Syria, Ancient History, Middle East Related Category: Ancient History, Middle East Palmyra [palm I u Pronunciation Key , ancient city of central Syria. A small modern village known as Tudmur is on the site. An oasis N of the Syrian Desert, 130 mi (209 km) NE of Damascus, Palmyra was important in Syrian-Babylonian trade by the 1st cent. B.C. Palmyra became of true importance only after Roman control was established (c. A.D. 30). Local tribes vied for control, which fell to the Septimii by the 3d cent. A.D. Septimius Odenathus built Palmyra into a strong autonomous state that practically embraced the Eastern Empire, including Syria, NW Mesopotamia, and W Armenia. After his death his widow, Zenobia , briefly expanded the territory, but her ambition brought on ( A.D.

66. Syria: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com (Click to enlarge) syria (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Sy·ri·a ( sîr e? ) A country of southwest Asia on the eastern Mediterranean coast. http://www.answers.com/topic/syria

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Government ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Map Local Time Geography Dialing Code Currency Stats Anthem Bioterrorism WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Syria Dictionary (Click to enlarge) Syria (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Sy·ri·a s®r A country of southwest Asia on the eastern Mediterranean coast. Ancient Syria also included Lebanon, most of present-day Israel and Jordan, and part of Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Settled c. 2100 B.C. by Amorites, the region was later conquered by Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Islam was introduced in the seventh century by Muslim Arab conquerers. Syria was a province of the Ottoman Empire from 1516 until 1918, and the part comprising present-day Syria and Lebanon became a French League of Nations mandate in 1920. Separated from Lebanon by the French, Syria achieved full independence in 1946. In 1958 it merged with Egypt to form the United Arab Republic, which disintegrated in 1961. Damascus is the capital and Aleppo the largest city. Population: 18,000,000 . Syr i·an var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt";

67. The Lure Of Aleppo Cradled in a bowl of dry hills in northern syria, the city of Aleppo presents Ottoman, as Godfrey Goodwin judges in A history of Ottoman Architecture. http://almashriq.hiof.no/syria/900/the_lure_of_aleppo/

Cradled in a bowl of dry hills in northern Syria, the city of Aleppo presents an austere facade to those entering her ancient gates. Serious, tightlipped, sober - the adjectives often applied to her people convey a dignity befitting Aleppo's age, for she vies with Damascus and Sana'a as the oldest existing city in the world. Though eclipsed by the political and economic hegemony of modern Damascus, Aleppo preserves more purely the essence of a traditional Arab city. She is the northernmost of Syria's great inland towns, including Damascus, Homs and Hamah. Halfway between the Euphrates and the coast, Aleppo's location made her a natural commercial depot and a busy center of traffic. Pilgrims and traders from the north also transited the city, tracing the edge of the mountains rather than the rugged coast, down through Damascus to Makkah. The dynamism and raw energy of Aleppo have captivated travelers for ages. Gertrude Bell, in Amurath to Amurath, was one. If there be a better gate to Asia than Aleppo, I do not know it. A virile population, a splendid architecture, the quickening sense of a fine Arab tradition have combined to give the town an individuality sharply cut, and more than any Syrian city she see ms instinct with an inherent vitality. The princes who drew the line of massive masonry about her flanks and led her armies against the emperors of the West, the merchants who gathered the wealth of inner Asia into her bazaars and bartered it against the riches of the Levant Company have handed down the spirit of enterprise to the latest of her sons.

68. History history. syria Today 5000 years in the making. Historical ages in syria in the third millennium BC the remains of Ebla discovered a few years ago on Tel http://www.syriatoday.com/history.htm

About Us Search FAQ Contact Us Syria Today: 5000 years in the making Historical ages in Syria in the third millennium B.C. the remains of Ebla discovered a few years ago on Tel Mardikh, south of Aleppo, confirm the fact that a prosperous Kingdom existed in the second half of the third millennium. B.C. The finds at Tel Hariri Marie on the Euphrates River have furnished valuable information about the ancient history of Syria and her relations with the kingdoms of Mesopotamia. ancient Syria was the target of some more powerful neighboring kingdoms at the time. the Akkadians controlled Syria having defeated the kingdom of Ebla in 2250 B.C., and the Egyptians sought to rule the entire of Syria in the second millennium B.C. In the 12th century B.C. however, the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean experienced dramatic changes through the attacks launched by the "Sea Peoples" and by the successive waves of immigration by Semitic tribes, which eventually led to the rise of new kingdoms such as the Aramaeans in the cities of Damascus, Hama, and Aleppo, and the Canaanite city states on the coastline such as Arwad, Tyre and Jbeil Great Syrian Sites: Assad . org

69. World InfoZone - Syria Information - Page 2 syria Information Page 2. history The ancient cities of syria were among the very early cities in the world. These included Aleppo, Ebla, Ugarit and Tell http://www.worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=Syria&page=2

70. History Of Syria Provides a history of syria from 2500 BC to the present. http://www.historyofnations.net/asia/syria.html

History of Syria Site Links Home Search this Site History Posters Africa ... Privacy Policy Archaeologists have demonstrated that Syria was the center of one of the most ancient civilizations on earth. Around the excavated city of Ebla in northern Syria, discovered in 1975, a great Semitic empire spread from the Red Sea north to Turkey and east to Mesopotamia from 2500 to 2400 B.C. The city of Ebla alone during that time had a population estimated at 260,000. Scholars believe the language of Ebla to be the oldest Semitic language. Syria was occupied successively by Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, Arameans, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Nabataeans, Byzantines, and, in part, Crusaders before finally coming under the control of the Ottoman Turks. Syria is significant in the history of Christianity; Paul was converted on the road to Damascus and established the first organized Christian Church at Antioch in ancient Syria, from which he left on many of his missionary journeys. Damascus, settled about 2500 B.C., is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It came under Muslim rule in A.D. 636. Immediately thereafter, the city's power and prestige reached its peak, and it became the capital of the Omayyad Empire, which extended from Spain to India from A.D. 661 to A.D. 750, when the Abbasid caliphate was established at Baghdad, Iraq.

71. The Battle Of Ayn' Jalut (1260) A translation of an excerpt from Jumi'u'tTawarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) A history of the Mongols. Describes the battle of Ayn Jalut, in Palestine, at which the Mongol invasion was repelled by the Mamluks of Egypt and syria . http://www.deremilitari.org/RESOURCES/sources/aynjalut.htm

72. The Best Things To See In Damascus: Making Your Trip To Syria A Success It s been considered for the title of history s longestinhabited, since the year 5000 most informative collection of syria s history you will ever see. http://www.finetuning.com/articles/p0-1001-the-best-things-to-see-in-damascus-ma

FineTuning.com Independent Articles and Advice Login Register Finance Life ... Write For Us Additional Resouces Florists New York City Mackinac City Park City Lodging Park City Accommodations ... PRINT FULL TEXT PAGES: The Best Things to See in Damascus: Making Your Trip to Syria A Success by L. R. Schaeffer June 23, 2005 Damascus, Syria is a city of mystery, calling to mind glittering market stalls and robed mystics. There is an abundance of attractions and an array of memorable moments to choose from here. The reader will learn the best things to see, what to avoid, and how to follow practical precautions in order to have the best vacation possible. For some, Damascus is an image, an icon of Islamic mystery and gilded splendor like Baghdad , its Iraqi neighbor. Damascus may no longer be a city such as Aladdin would have remembered, but there is still much to see for which Damascus should rightly be considered famous. Syria is a neighbor to many Middle Eastern countries that evoke Biblical splendors and Islamic architectural beauty. Palestine and Israel, land of the patriarchs of monotheism, Jordan, Iraq (the land of Mesopotamia) and Lebanon all share borders with this ancient city. If you are planning a visit to Damascus, Syria's capital, be sure to bring plenty of suntan lotion, cool clothing, and lots and lots of film! But there are more serious checkpoints you must consider for a safe, successful vacation. Practical Precautions The U.S. State Department gives many extremely important requirements for traveling to Syria. Since this is a difficult and unstable area to visit, it will be important for you to check the current necessities for a Syrian visit, whether for business or a vacation, such as acquiring an up-to-date passport and VISA. Government sites like the State Department are helpful in explaining what is needed to make your trip as safe as possible. Please remember to always be in sync with the requirements of the Syrian government. When all of these safety checkpoints are adhered to, get ready to plan your unforgettable trip to Damascus!

73. History Of Syria Comprehensive online resources about the history of the country of syria. http://history1900s.about.com/library/world/blxsyria.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help 20th Century History Homework Help ... Help w(' ');zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the 20th Century History newsletter! See Online Courses Search 20th Century History History of Syria Background Notes: Syria Historical information from the United States Department of State. Britannica.com: Syria History A thorough encyclopedic history from Britannica.com. Use the outline below the article to navigate through the complete text of this extensive encyclopedia entry. Country Study: Syria This comprehensive book-length information from the Library of Congress includes a fantastic section of history of the country. Flags of the World: Syria Information, images, and available history of the current and past flags of the country. Geography and Maps of Syria A plethora of geographical information and online maps from the About Geography site. Infoplease.com: Syria

74. A Short History Of Syria Presentday syria has a long history. In present-day syria a great Semitic empire spreads from the Red Sea north to Turkey and east to Mesopotamia from 2500 http://www.electionworld.org/history/syria.htm

Present-day Syria has a long history. In present-day Syria a great Semitic empire spreads from the Red Sea north to Turkey and east to Mesopotamia from 2500 to 2400 BC. Syria is occupied successively by Canaanites, Phoenicians and Hebrews. For long times the area is populated by the Arameans and since 1500 BC it is occupied by Egypt Assyria Babylonia Persia and Macedon . In 301 BC Syria becomes the central part of the hellenic Seleucidian Empire . The Roman Empire conquers Syria in 63 BC. After the division of the Roman Empire the province of Syria becomes part of the East Roman Empire . Syria is conquered by the Caliphate in 633. Under the dynasty of Omayyades, the Syrian city of Damascus is the capital of the Caliphate from 661 until 749. This ends when the Omayyades are defeated by the Abassides and the capital is moved to Baghdad. In 997 Syria is conquered by Egypt , that rules the area until 1516. Parts of the country are conquered between 1100 and 1300 by the European Crusaders. In 1516 Syria is annexed by the Ottoman Empire . After World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Syria is occupied by British and Arab troops. In 1918 Faysal ibn al-Husayn al-Hashimi comes to power. He proclaims in 1920 the Kingdom of Greater Syria

75. Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) - Memri.de that the convention would be the greatest leap in syria s history, (6) Teshreen (syria), April 25, 2005. (7) AlBa th (syria), April 7, 2005. http://www.memri.de/uebersetzungen_analysen/laender/syrien_libanon_jordanien/syr

Übersetzungen und Analysen: Länder: Syrien / Libanon / Jordanien: Inquiry and Analysis Series, 06. Juni 2005 Dieser Artikel im pdf-Format The Upcoming Syrian Ba'th Party Convention: Towards Change or Stagnation By A. Dankowitz* Introduction The upcoming Arab Socialist Ba'th Party's 10th national convention, slated later this week between June 6 through 9, 2005 in Syria, has sparked hope in the country for internal reform. The convention will take place amidst growing pressure on the Syrian regime, from both within and without. Domestically, criticism of the holdup in Syria's reform, development, and modernization processes is increasing, and human rights and civil society activists are becoming more active in the wake of developments in Lebanon following the February 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Al-Hariri. Regionally and internationally, there have been significant changes in the past few years that concern Syria - most important among them the fall of the Ba'th regime in Iraq, as well as the American presence in the region, U.N. Security Council Resolution 1559 demanding that Syrian forces exit Lebanon, and the implementation of that resolution in late April 2005. Predictions in Syria that the convention will result in essential change in the country began to appear following Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's March 5, 2005 address to the Syrian parliament, in which he expressed hopes that the convention would be "the greatest leap" in Syria's history, and in which he stated that the domestic situation was at the top of his list of priorities.

76. Ministry Of Tourism- Syria :: syria Profile history of syria Photo Gallery Latest News Quick Tours English French Arabic. Search history of syria. Movie File test_movie http://www.syriatourism.org/index.php?module=subjects&func=listpages&subid=56

77. Specialty Travel: For 25 Years, The #1 Source For Adventure And Special Interest Film/Film history, Fishing/Flyfishing, Flightseeing, Flyin Charters, Fly/Drive Packages Search Results syria / history Tours. ADVENTURE CENTER http://www.specialtytravel.com/operators/operator.cgi?geo_code=156&act_code=662

78. Batrashil [Syria] | Object Page | Timeline Of Art History | The Metropolitan Mus Timeline of Art history Timeline Search Met Home Met Home Met Home Met Home syria Silk embroidery with metallic thread; Front 7 3/4 x 55 in. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bzis/ho_14.137.htm

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79. OVERVIEW OF RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF SYRIA OVERVIEW OF RELIGIOUS history OF syria Of all the religious communities the Jews, claiming 2500 years of history in syria, are the oldest. http://www.ewtn.com/library/CHISTORY/SYRIAHIS.HTM

OVERVIEW OF RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF SYRIA LOR Chronology of Christianity in Syria : the conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus. Already Jesus was known in Syria. : Paul's first mission to Antioch. Jesus' disciples were called Christians for the first time in this city. End of 1st century : Christianity spread to Edessa (today, Urfa, Turkey). From about 110 : St Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, inaugurated an era of martyrs. 2nd-4th century : a school of theology developed in Antioch, one of whose most prestigious disciples was John Chrysostom. Monasticism flourished from the 4th-5th century with thousands of ascetics, monks and cenobites. St Simeon the Stylite and St Maron lived not far from Aleppo. 4th century : Edessa became the site of a Syrian-Aramaic theology school. St Ephraem, Bardesane and Afraate spread Christianity in inner Syria. 4th-6th century : Christians spread to other areas. 5th century : Syria was at the heart of the Monophysite controversy, and the Bishops' sees were contended by Monophysites and Catholics. The Council of Chalcedon failed to end the disputes. St Maron's monks, faithful to Rome, began to seek refuge in Lebanon. 7th century : At the Umayyade court in Damascus many professionals were Christians. Caliph Omar dismissed Christian officials and his successor obliged them to wear distinctive dress. In 722 there were still 3.8 million Christians in Syria out of a population of 4 million.

80. Welcome To The Country Pages: Syria Extensive information on syria, including history, economy, government, travel, Information on syria’s history, geography, business, culture, http://www.cies.org/country/syria.htm

What a difference a Fulbright makes [Viewbook.PDF] Welcome to the Country Pages Syria Embassies Maps General General Info on Middle East ... CIES Contacts Hand made carpets Located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Syria is a Middle Eastern Arab country with a long, rich history.  Perhaps one of the most alluring aspects of Syria is the hospitality of its people towards strangers and travelers.  The kindness and tolerance exhibited by the Syrian people is often attributed to a number of historical factors.  These include Syria’s location as a crossroads between various civilizations, and the mutual generosity and cooperation that results from living in a desert landscape.  Arabic is the official language of Syria and the mother tongue of approximately 90 percent of the population. Other languages such as Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic, Circassian, French, and English are also spoken in various regions of the country.  Almost three-fourths of Syrians are Sunni Muslims, while minority Shi'ite, Druze and Alawites account for 15 percent of the population.  Various Christian sects represent the remaining 10 percent.Â

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