Created by Madlobster on May 24, 2006
- A train trip through Turkey to Syria, a delightful destination.
- 2 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 10 photos
Created by HobWahid on November 2, 2005
- Syria is a patchwork of religions, and religion is an important part in determining identity. Each region of Syria is like a new country with its own religions and customs. Sunnis, Shia, Alawis, Druze, and Christians all call Syria home and contribute to its unique culture. Explore them.
- 2 reviews
- 5 Stories
- 28 photos
Created by SkewedStyle on November 1, 2005
- Just how evil is it? In April 2005, Syria withdrew from Lebanon after 15 years of occupation and much political pressure. In May, Syria halted cooperation with the U.S. involving that damned “war on terror.” In June, I headed into the evil, black heart of Syria for myself.
- 4 reviews
- 8 Stories
- 35 photos
Created by HobWahid on January 26, 2005
- Due to its central location, Hama is the perfect base from which to see Syria, with crusader castles, Byzantine ruins, and Roman cities all within a 1-hour drive. Hama probably has the largest concentration of sights in Syria.
Created by HobWahid on October 16, 2004
- Located unfathomably in the middle of the desert, the ruins of Palmyra are among the greatest Roman-era ruins around today, both for the spectacular setting and the enormous ruins themselves. Easily the equal of Pompeii or Ephesus, Palmyra is a must-see on a visit to Syria.
Created by HobWahid on October 10, 2004
- Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates, is the cradle of civilization, a land of ancient empires and lost cities. Today most of it resides in Iraq, but a good amount still lies in Syria, and unless you're strapping on Army fatigues, this is the closest you'll get.
- 5 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 28 photos
Created by HobWahid on September 28, 2004
- The Jebel Ansariye region of Syria is a mountainous region along the coast that has been a cradle of civilization throughout history. Today, it is famous for the numerous Crusader castles that have been preserved and hidden in the mountains. Here are my favorites.
Created by HobWahid on September 20, 2004
- Aleppo is Syria's second city after Damascus, and, although they are in the same country today, the two cities have very different pasts, which has created two very different cities. With old souks, mosques, and a citadel, Aleppo is a history lover's dream.
- 6 reviews
- 4 Stories
- 32 photos
Created by perrytoo on November 25, 2001
- I wanted to see a historic Asian country, only recently available to independent tourists
Syria
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