Was the link of the ancient world and played a great role in  developing  civilization of the countries around it. It gave humanity its first Alphabet and through Syria passed The Silk Road. The Syrian Phoenician merchents spred their trades all over the Ancient world and with it they carried their civilization, sciences and religion. From it came The Aramaic; Christ`s Mother Tongue. From Syria came also powerful leaders such as:  Philip The Arab( 244-249 A.D.). The Roman Catholic Chruch chose several syrians to be the pops of The Vatican in Rome from St.Anicet the 11<sup>th</sup>t o St. Groggiee III, The 90<sup>th</sup> Pop. Syria continued its historical role. The Omayyad Dynasty (661-750 A.D) with it`s Capital Damascus, the most ancient city in the world, dominated the largest empire ever known till then. Syria is known as The Largest Museum  in the world. On and under it`s land we can find many splendid memorials of ancient and modern History. 

 Kept its importance as a Mediterranean country with its unique position at the cross  road of the three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. Bordered by the White Mediterranean Sea and Lebanese mountains from the west, The Turkish hills and Toros mountains from the north, the iraquee, Saudi Arabian and Jordanian desert and hills from the east and the south and rivers like Euphrates and Ornate, Barada, AlAssi and many others. With  a position like this, Syria is considered The land of contrasts where you can experience the four seasons and enjoy the different landscapes that varies from the beautiful Sea sides to the hard desert passing by mountains and green plains. The Syrian visitor is astonished by the peoples` hospitality, the delicious cuisine and pleasant  climate.