The History of Syria From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Challenges

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The History of Syria From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Challenges

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these first films out of Syria show anti Naser demonstrations in the streets of Damascus immediately following the country's secession the history of Syria hello today we will talk about the history of Syria land with rich and complex past that has shaped the Middle East Syria's history dates back thousands of years to some of the earliest human settlements the ancient cities of elah and ugar were major centers of culture and trade while Damascus is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world Syria later became key province in the Roman Empire with cities like Palmyra rising to prominence as major trading hubs Palmyra in particular became legendary for its wealth and influence under Queen Zenobia who briefly led rebellion against Rome with the rise of Islam in the 7th Century Syria became central part of the Islamic World Damascus was the capital of the umad caliphate which ruled over one of the largest EMP empires in history stretching from Spain to India during this period Syria flourished as center of learning culture and religious significance the great Mosque of Damascus built during this time remains one of the most iconic structures in the Islamic world after centuries of various Islamic dynasties ruling the region Syria was absorbed into the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century ottoman rule lasted until the early 20th century when World War led to the Empire's collapse after the war Syria was placed under French mandate but nationalist movements pushed for Independence which was finally achieved in 1946 The Following decades saw political instability including multiple coups and the rise of the bath party under HAF Al Assad in 1970 in recent years Syria has been at the center of brutal civil war which began in 2011 the conflict has devastated the country leading to humanitarian crisis Mass displacement and the rise of extremist groups like Isis while the Civil War continues to shape Syria's present the country's Rich cultural and historical Heritage dating back thousands of years remains testament to its resilience and significance in the region thank you for watching Syria's history is filled with triumphs and tragedies and its story continues to unfold be sure to like And subscribe for more videos on the history of key Nations around the world