Encyclopedia of the Orient supplies a guide to the country's fascinating history and offers profiles of its important historical figures.

Details the wealth of the Aramean Kingdom of the 10th - 8th century BC. Also describes its appearance in the New Testament.

Encyclopedia entry for this ancient Syrian king offer a list of his accomplishments as general and king. Link to related topics.

Offers a field report of excavations along the Balikh River and describes its role in irrigation.

Project of the Middle East Documentation Center at the University of Chicago, gathers materials about the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria.

Describes the ancient Syrian city that became a Roman outpost in the 1st century.

Learn about the ancient language of the middle east including its peak period and notable works.

View a twilight photo of the ancient ruins of Tadmura, or Palmyra, and read a brief descriptive caption. Save the image as wallpaper, if desired.

Furnishes a chronology of events in Syrian history from the earliest traces of civilization in Ebla to the Gulf War.

Furnishes an overview of ancient Syria and provides details on each of its major cities and historical sites.