Category: Syria and the Syrian governorates


  • Idlib Facts: Syria’s Olive City Explained

    Idlib: Crossroads of Civilizations in Syria’s Green Northwest Tucked into Syria’s fertile northwest, Idlib province is a region where geography and history have shaped one of the most culturally layered areas in the Near East. Known for its rolling olive groves, ancient ruins, and strategic location between inland Syria and the Mediterranean world, it has…

  • Homs Guide: History, Culture and Top Facts

    Homs is one of the oldest cities in central Syria, known for its history, culture, and strategic location connecting major Syrian regions. Located at the very heart of the Levant, Homs Governorate stands as one of Syria’s most historically layered and geographically strategic regions. For thousands of years, this vast territory has served as a…

  • Hama Facts: The City of Water Wheels in Syria

    Hama is a historic city in central Syria, famous for its ancient water wheels (Norias) and rich cultural heritage. Nestled in the fertile heart of Syria, Hama Governorate stands as one of the country’s most historically layered and culturally rich regions. Covering approximately 8,800 square kilometers in central Syria, Hama has long connected the northern…

  • Aleppo: History, Culture and Facts About Syria’s Oldest Cities

    Aleppo is one of the oldest cities in Syria and the Middle East, famous for its history, culture, and ancient markets. Aleppo, known for millennia in Arabic as Ḥalab, is far more than a city on the map. Indeed, it stands among the oldest continuously inhabited urban centers in the world. Here, ancient trade routes…

  • What is Syria? History and Facts

      syria , what is Syria ? A Complete Guide to Its History, Regions, Culture, and Economy Syria is a country with one of the richest histories in the world and is officially known as the Syrian Arab Republic. Located in the heart of the Middle East, Syria has played a crucial role in shaping…