Historical Background of Syria
the beating heart of Arabism

The actual events of Syria can be summarized from the beginning of agriculture which started round about 12000 years ago, and the first glimmerings of a distinctive "Syrian Culture" which goes back to the early Sumerians, Akkadians, Phoenicians, Aramaeans, Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians and Persians, all have left steps behind to record their victories and civilizations.

After the collapse of persian empire, Syria had been ruled by Greeks, Romans, Byzantine empire then it felt under the Arabs.

Syria became the center of a new world order and the leading torch of civilization, with Damascus as it s capital under the Omayyad dynasty of caliphs.

Abbasids, Hamadanids and Ottoman turkey who also ruled Syria in the modern period.
In the biginning of 20 th century and at the end of the first worldwar the Ottoman empire had been defeated by the French and British mandates, However, The French entered Syria in 1920. in 1945, Syria regained its political independence and Damascus became the capital of Syrian Arab Republic.

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Travel Documents

Visitors to Syria must have a valid passport. and most of the Arabian nationality visas are not required, the other foreign nationality please check with your local Syrian Embassy or Consulate.

Syria has four seasons a year, winter begins in December through February, Spring from March to May, Summer from June to August and Fall from September to November. The best time to travel is Spring and Autumn.

Arabic is the national language, the others are French and English, and most of tour operator has a licenced tourist guide fluent in most foreign languages.

The Syrian pound (S.P) is a soft currency and it is illeagal to export out. Most of foreign currency & traveller cheques can be exchanged at Commercial Bank Of Syria.
Major credit cards visa, master card, and American express are accepted in hotels, and shops.
The exchang rate of 1 U.S.$ aprox. 50 S.P.

Water is clean and safe to drink from tape in major cities, but its advisable to drink bottled mineral water, which available in local brand and good quality.
The Electricity voltage 220 volts, sockets are standards.

Telcommunication

Public telephones are available everywhere, post office, hotels, main street.

Credit Card

Accepted (mastercard, Visa, Dinner club ).