The History of Syria: One of the Oldest Civilizations on Earth
Fexingo History · Middle East
The History of Syria: One of the Oldest Civilizations on Earth
From the ancient city-states of Ebla and Mari to the war-torn present, Syria’s history is a tapestry of human civilization spanning over ten millennia. Lucas and Luna guide you through the rise and fall of empires that fought for this fertile crescent: the Akkadians, Amorites, Hittites, and Assyrians, each leaving their mark. Explore the cosmopolitan crossroads of Palmyra under Queen Zenobia, whose brief empire challenged Rome. Walk the streets of Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited capital, where the Umayyad Mosque stands as a testament to Islamic power. Trace the Crusader castles of Krak des Chevaliers and the Ayyubid resistance of Saladin. Delve into the Ottoman centuries, the French Mandate, and the Ba’athist era under Hafez al-Assad. This show examines how Syria’s ethnic and religious mosaic—Sunnis, Alawites, Christians, Druze, Kurds—shaped its modern tragedy, from the 2011 uprising to the ongoing civil war. We ask: How did a cradle of civilization become a battlefield for global powers? What can the ancient past teach us about sectarianism and resilience? With rigorous scholarship and human stories, Lucas and Luna uncover the deep roots of Syria’s conflict and its enduring cultural legacy. This is not just a history of a country; it’s the story of humanity itself.
