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Fasting tradition throughout the Syrian civilization
#Fasting is an experience that the majority of human #civilizations have practiced since ancient times, writes Dr. George Tuma
The role of Folklore in the Syrian cultural identity
"#Syrians need to preserve their #cultural #heritage to the point of considering it a sacred trust handed down by their ancestors, writes Dr. George Tuma
Ugaritic: One of the world’s first alphabets originated in Syria
#Ugaritic alphabet appeared in the city of #Ugarit (currently known as #RasShamra and #RasIbnHani) on the northern coast of #Syria
Syria: Land of a blend of spirituality
"[...] the #Syrian being is a fabric that is culturally interwoven with human thought since ancient times," writes Dr. George Tuma
Christmas tree: A pre-Christianity ritual originated in Old Syria
"Ancient Syria was the birthplace of this pre-Christianity tradition just as it was the birthplace of Jesus Christ himself," writes Dr. George Tuma
Orontes River: Syrian civilization in a watercolor portrait
The #Orontes inspired artists over the centuries and presented humanity with magnificent mosaics indicative of the extent of wealth
Homs: A hub of energy vortexes
"it was in #Syria that the first human civilization was introduced to other peoples a million years ago," writes #BioEnergy expert #GeorgeTuma
Apamea and Salamiyah: A legendary love story
"It is a story about a Syrian Princess’ love for her city, and a Syrian Prince’s noble and legendary love for her."
Syrian collective memory as a way of resurrection
"Syrians have appropriately formulated their collective memory in accordance with the chronological timeline of historical events," writes Dr Tuma