Wiser World 60. Syria 101 Part 1/5—Crossroads of Civilization (Ancient Days to 1900)
This is Part 1 of 5 of the Syria 101 series. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from ancient days to 1900, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers:
- The difference between Ancient Syria, Greater Syria, and modern borders
- How geography (rivers, cities, trade routes) made Syria a crossroads of civilization
- The rise of Ebla, the Arameans, and the spread of Aramaic
- How empires from Rome to the Ottomans shaped Syrian culture and cities
- Why Syria was so religiously and ethnically diverse under Ottoman rule
- How Ottoman decline + European involvement + Arab nationalism set the stage for modern Syria
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