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Bedouins burying their dead unearthed the story of a civilization
The ancient city of #Mari, today's Tell al-Hariri, is located on the right bank of the #Syrian Middle #Euphrates basin
Syrian artist Abu Subhi al-Tinawi
#AbuSubhiAlTinawi was the first #Arab #artist whose work was displayed along with #Picasso's #paintings
Syria’s al-Hommal Well: Layers of history document its civilization
This well is considered to be one of the most important archeological sites in the world, writes Dr. George Tuma
Saeed Tahsin: A Syrian self-trained artist
Born in #Syria's #Damascus in 1904, Saeed Tahsin left behind a magnificent legacy of historically significant #artwork
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