Syria

Syria

Ancient Syria, one of the relatively few territories whose name has remained virtually unchanged throughout history, also roughly corresponds to the size of the modern country of the same name. The region was initially dominated by the Hittite culture and fell under the influence of various others such as the Amorites, Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians and Persians. While it was influenced by these cultures, and conducted considerable profitable trade with each, it was also home to one of the ancient world?s highly advanced peoples....