Damascus Arab Capital Of Culture From Syria With Love

damascus arab capital of culture

mrsneman 17 years ago

The strategic importance of Syria is due to its unique position at the meeting point of three continents, Asia, Africa and Europe, and at the crossroads between the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Nile. The Silk Road led from China to Doura-Europos (Salhieh), from Palmyra, and Homs to Syria's coastal ports on the Mediterranean. This geographical position lent distinction to the country, not only as a trade and caravan route but also as a melting-pot of ideas, beliefs and talents.
During the Greek and Roman eras, Syria was a center for culture and politics. Several Roman emperors were natives of Syria. Greater Syria was central to the rise of the world's monotheistic religions. Christianity began its expansion from there. Antioch in the north, was the home of the first Christian community in the first century AD. The oldest churches in the world are in Syria. When Islam spread to Syria, Damascus became the capital of the Islamic Empire under the Umayyad Caliphate

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berry 17 years ago said:

Thanks a lot Mrsneman... all your comments about Syria, they are very interesting... so bad that we can't download pictures and images to show here.... would be very interesting!

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meileen 17 years ago said:

What's the favorite pass time in Damascus? Or in the city, what do people like to do?

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sunny 17 years ago said:

The beauty of Group Recipes for me is the chance to share recipes with the entire world, so in addition to learning what food is common or popular in Syria, learning about history, culture and daily lives is a wonderful bonus. Thanks = )

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mrsneman 17 years ago said:

our favorit thing is to gather and celabrate any thing with food
as i said ( the average of your eating is the mount of your love )
when we love someone we cook for him if we dont we order from out side but we never kick any body from dinner

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meileen 17 years ago said:

Is there a favorite local dining spot or restaurant in the city? What is their specialty dish that everybody orders?

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jimrug1 17 years ago said:

Good point Sunny,

And in fact, understanding the culture, history and daily lives of the people of the region is almost necessary in understanding the way in which certain recipes from a region are prepared.

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meileen 17 years ago said:

Okay, I also agree Jim. So to begin, what's the first thing that syrian do to start their day? Is it coffee or tea? If it is then what is popular in Syria to add to the morning drink like cream or sugar. . . . . . .

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mrsneman 17 years ago said:

Well the first thing we do we drink acup of turkish coffee no cream but some pepole like it sweet
if some body said i want tea we responde ... why are you sick ? whats wrong with your stomach?
then we have breakfast (fotour) olives,yogurt,cream,honey,jam,boiled egg,white cheese,AND acup of tea.
Then off to work or house hold
In Friday (as you know Friday is the weekend ) we have (foul modamas) or (fata)thiese two dishes are too thick on the stomach that you have to take a nap after it.
as for the tabouleh its syrian and lebanese
hope you enjoy it meileen

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meileen 17 years ago said:

Thanks that was great! Okay, the breakfast sounds like a good way to start the day. Is there a particular white cheese that you serve during breakfast, and what is the name of it?

Friday dishes sounds good. I like anything that is heavy enough to make me want to take a nap!! Can you give us the recipes for this?

Also I'd love to try to make tabouleh. The only tabouleh I can make is the one that comes in a box at the store.

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