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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
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
Saad Fansa: A Syrian writer, photographer and excavator
"I could NOT accept the killing of innocent people and demonstrators demanding [...] a better life," says #SaadFansa to #SYRIAWISE
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 Love Day: Oldest celebration of love in history
For more than 6000 years, the Syrian Love Day has been yearly celebrated every April 11.
Culture | Syria’s Palmyra: The miracle kingdom
The name Palmyra appeared in the Babylonian manuscripts found in the Kingdom of Mari in eastern Syria. Its name means ‘the country of the resisters’ in the Amorite language, which is one of the dialects of the Aramaic language in which Palmyra means ‘the invincible country.’