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1. Temple of Madinat Habu August 04, 2008 The Temple of Medinat Habu is one of the largest memorial Temples in Egypt. It measures 320m in length (east to west) and about 200m in width (north to south). It was built to commemorate Ramses III, after his death, by orders of the King himself. A huge mud brick enclosure wall surrounds the Temple. This building basically consists of a huge gate, which takes the shape of a Syrian fort, and is decorated with battle scenes of the King's wars in Syria. After accessing the gate there is a shrine, which dates back to the 18th Dynasty, on the right hand side. There is also a wide-open... (read more) Author: hamdey fuad

2. Cyprus Villas - The All Year Round Island July 30, 2008 North Cyprus has turned into a very open region with regards to religion and mixed race neighbor relations. It is the cosmopolitan region of the Mediterranean sea and is one of it's 3 largest islands, being in very close contact to some really "must see" countries like Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel and Greece. It won't take you long to work out just why North Cyprus is such a paradise island. It was only 4 decades ago that the island of Cyprus was divided in two, due to differences between the Greek and Turkish populations. This left the Greeks living in the south and the Turks in the Nor... (read more) Author: Tim Martins

3. North Cyprus Villas...Amidst An Island Paradise July 30, 2008 The neutrality of North Cyprus is not to be doubted with freedom of religion and a rather cosmopolitan look to the population in this part of Cyprus. As far as size is concerned Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean sea, only being outranked by Sardinia and Sicily. The actual location is at about 65km south of Turkey and is also a close neighbor to Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel and Greece, so you can see just how special this region really is. Back in the 70's, Cyprus was forced to separate into 2 separate states, splitting up the Greek and Turkish populations leaving th... (read more) Author: Tim Martins

4. Facts about Syria July 30, 2008 Syria is in southwest Asia in the heart of the Middle East. The Mediterranean coastal plain is backed by a low range of hills, followed by a vast interior desert plateau. Most people live near the coast or near the Euphrates River—which brings life to the desert plateau. Damascus, capital of this desert country, was built on an oasis and is said to be the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlement. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional peace talks over its return. Following the death of President al-A... (read more) Author: Rick hutch

5. North Cyprus Villas - A Mythical Paradise to Explore July 29, 2008 North Cyprus is a neutral country when it comes to religion and you will find a very cosmopolitan mixture in this region of Cyprus. The island of Cyprus is the 3rd largest throughout the Mediterranean coming after Sardinia and Sicily, and it is situated at 65 km south of Turkey. There are several other countries in this region including Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel and Greece. In 1974 Cyprus was divided into 2 countries with the Turkish Cypriots living on the north and the Greek Cypriots in the south. Real estate tends to be a lot more cheaper in the North than anywhere else in the Medit... (read more) Author: Tim Martins

6. North Cyprus Villas...Really Beautiful Surroundings July 19, 2008 North Cyprus is a neutral country when it comes to religion and you will find a very cosmopolitan mixture in this region of Cyprus. The island of Cyprus is the 3rd largest throughout the Mediterranean coming after Sardinia and Sicily, and it is situated at 65 km south of Turkey. There are several other countries in this region including Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel and Greece. In 1974 Cyprus was divided into 2 countries with the Turkish Cypriots living on the north and the Greek Cypriots in the south. Real estate tends to be a lot more cheaper in the North than anywhere else in the Medit... (read more) Author: Tim Martins

7. The Chartreux Cat July 14, 2008 A pretty shorthair cat, Chartreux has lived in French towns and villages for centuries though there is some controversy regarding its origin. Some believe it was brought over to France by Carthusian monks while others trace its ancestry to Syria. Even as it was widespread in its native territories since seventeenth century, Chartreux numbers plummeted during the first half of twentieth century owing to the two World Wars. It was only through concerted efforts of breeders that the felid was revived and the breed sustained even though the wild populations were lost by the mid nineteen forties. T... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

8. HAMAS AND IRAN COMMIT TO EACH OTHER May 29, 2008 The chief of Hamas’ Political Bureau, Khalid Mishal, is in Tehran to hold talks with a wide range of the Iranian leadership. Chief among them was Ayatollah Ali Khameini. The ayatollah pledged complete economic, political and military support for Hamas even in the event Syria should abandon the movement as a result of peace talks with Israel. Khameini reportedly approved the transfer of up to $150 million in new assistance to Hamas within the next six months. This boost in economic aid comes at a time when Hamas’s rival, the Palestinian Authority is claiming its coffers are empty. In add... (read more) Author: Richard Reynolds

9. Fancy a dip in the Dead Sea? March 14, 2008 The Dead Sea is the lowest inhabited place on earth (about 400 m below sea level). Lying in the southern part of Israel, and part of the Great Rift Valley which extends from Western Syria to the East African Lakes, it is the most saline lake (with salinity reaching 290g/L compared to that of the Red Sea, with salinity of just 40g/L) known to mankind [1, 2]. Why is it called the Dead Sea? It is referred to as the Dead Sea because no aquatic organisms such as fish or water plants live in it due to its high salinity, which increases with depth. With more than 300 sunny days per year, t... (read more) Author: Kunbi Balogun

10. History of Cyprus March 14, 2008 The first settlers are though to have arrived from the Middle Eastern mainland (Syria, Phalestine, Anotolia) across from Cyprus and are known to have been settled here around 8000 BC.According to the historians and researchers there are five main interpretations of the orogin of the Name ‘Cyprus’. From copper that was discovered on the island during the Bronze period (2500 B.C-1050B.C). Cyprus became a well*known country at that time. Cyprus belonged to the oldest copper producing countries in the Near East, the word ‘kypros’ meaning ‘copper’ was a pre-Greek word. At present time, the word co... (read more) Author: erkan kilim

11. Hope This Middle East War Is A Bad Dream March 06, 2008 I had a disturbing dream about war, politics, and the result of the 2008 Presidential election the other day. Like many dreams, it was created from a combination of current events like the war in Iraq and the 2008 Presidential election mixed with a healthy dose of United States foreign policy insecurity. It is interesting how the mind takes this combination of thoughts and creates a narrative and formulates a story. Let me share the dream with you, with the prospect that it will remain just a bad dream. Hopefully the next President of the United States will be very successful and the end... (read more) Author: James Smith

12. Travel foreign destinations middle east a voyage defining incredulity February 07, 2008 Middle East is nowadays most sought after destination especially with Turkish, European people etc. Middle East is a political region of Afro-Eurasia with no clear boundaries. There are plenty of attractions for tourists who visit Middle East. The countries that come under Middle East are Bahrain, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq Qatar etc. If your travel destinations Middle East are Middle East countries then get ready for a ride of a lifetime. There are some of the widespread tourists’ locations around the Middle East that will enlighten your mind. Attractions in Middle East • Aleppo... (read more) Author: Nancy Eben

13. Israel Map January 04, 2008 Israel Map Israel is located in the Middle East between the countries of Egypt and Lebanon. The Mediterranean Sea waters the Israeli coastline. It lies precisely along the geographical coordinates of 31o 30' N latitude and 34o 45' E longitude. The country occupies a total area of 20, 770 sq km. Of this total area, the total land area comprises of about 20,330 sq km while the water bodies constitute the rest. It shares its borders with Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Gaza Strip and the West bank. Its coastline stretches up to 273 kilometers. With a large population of Jews, Israel is the o... (read more) Author: crag micon

14. The Birth of Marijuana October 01, 2007 The first use of marijuana can be traced way back in the Neolithic age as evidenced by a burnt marijuana seed that was found in the sacrament brazier in a very old interment spot in Romania today. It is said that in the past, the people who were using marijuana the most were the Hindus from Nepal and India, and the people who were eaters of hashish called Hashshashins from Syria. At that time, marijuana was called ganjika in Sanskit. In Nepali and Indian language, it is called ganja. Sometimes, a kind of drug called soma was associated with marijuana. According to the Vegas, it is considered a... (read more) Author: Lena Butler

15. To all Palestinians and Lebanese September 29, 2007 To all Palestinians and Lebanese. The Talmud says , murder the best of the Gohim(Christians and other religions, but especially Christians) (Adhobah Zarah 26b T).It’s a certain since ancient times the Jews have practiced this. Every country mourns tens of mysteriously murdered leaders. Those responsible for this are none other than the hierarchy of the Jews and their bankers which currently control almost the entire bank system of the World. Several of todays leaders such as Vladimir Putin , are in danger from these same circles. Remember the mysterious crash of the Chinook helicopter which ... (read more) Author: Tartarus Ell

16. The Plight of the Christians in the Middle East August 21, 2007 The Plight of the Christians in the Middle East Today, there are 30 million Christians who live in countries whose majority are Muslims. Some 15 million Christians live in Indonesia; somewhere between 6 and 12 million live in Egypt; 3 million in Pakistan; Christians make up 3 percent of Iraq’s population of 30 million and 2 percent of Jerusalem’s population. In Turkey, the Christian population numbered 2 million in 1920, but now numbers a few thousand. In Syria Christians represented about one third of the population at the beginning of the twentieth century, today they count for ... (read more) Author: Gabriel Sawma

17. Turkey - Enjoy a Sailing Holiday with plenty of culture and tradition July 10, 2007 Turkey, which approximately has 71,000,000 inhabitants, is located both in Asia and Europe. The country is bordered by Bulgaria and Greece in the northwest region, Iraq in the southeast, Iran and Armenia in the east, and Syria in the south. Its capital city is Ankara but the largest is Istanbul. You can have the best sailing charter Turkey in the south and west of the country's 80 provinces. The country is full of culture and tradition. Its history is very colorful and energetic, but full of rage, conflict, and wars. It was managed by many empires. During the ancient times, particular... (read more) Author: D. Browall

18. An Apology to Every U.S. Serviceman or Soldier March 29, 2007 With masks and dark glasses to hide their faces they set fire to a uniformed effigy of a United States soldier. In the frenzy an upside down American flag was lit on fire as well. Was this the Hezbollah or Al Queda, was this Palestine or Syria? No, these were American “peace” protesters in Portland Oregon. The U.S. soldier was burned in effigy during an anti war rally in Portland Oregon on March 18, 2007. Since that day some left wingers have distanced themselves from the factions that put on the burn and right wingers have done a bit of burning up the blogs and airwaves themselves w... (read more) Author: Michael Bresciani

19. The Magic of Olive Oil December 23, 2006 For centuries olives and olive oil have been used by man. Now scientists have unlocked the secrets to their health giving benefits. The cultivation of olive trees has been traced as far back as 6,000 B.C. in Syria and there is certainly evidence that oil from this marvellous plant has been used for thousands of years in the Mediteranean regions. There are many references to its' use in the Bible, both for culinary and ceremonial purposes, and of course an olive branch has been adopted as a sign of peace ever since the dove returned to Noah carrying one and thus indicating that the f... (read more) Author: Ruth Polak

20. Lebanese Wines Rise in Sales Due to Conflict in the Area September 28, 2006 The Israel - Lebanon conflict had an impact on the production and the export of wine from Lebanon. The interest for the wines produced by Lebanon increased. Merchants that sell wine from Lebanon advise about a growing demand for the wines in the area. James Nicholson who has been selling wine from the Beqaa Valley for 20 years said that sales have gone up with about 50 per cent in the last month. Beqaa Valley is a fertile valley in Lebanon and Syria, located about 19 miles east of Beirut. The valley is situated between the Mount Lebanon to the west and the Anti-Lebanon Mountain... (read more) Author: ALison White

21. The story of Aladdin September 10, 2006 The story of Aladdin is an old Arabic story, with unknown origins. Its first appearance in print was in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights – a compendium of Arabic, Persian and Indian myths and legends, and the same book that gave us Ali Baba and Sinbad. The name ‘Aladdin’ is actually ‘Ala ad-Din’, and the story probably came from Syria. The version of Aladdin that was written down in 1709 is largely the one that we know today, although there are a few key differences. Aladdin, a poor young man, is sent by a sorcerer to get a magic lamp from a cave – but isn’t told that it’s protec... (read more) Author: John Gibb

22. Daily Surrender Pslams 40:3 June 19, 2006 June 18, 2006 Psalms 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Naaman the Syrian was sick with leprosy; he needed to find a cure. He found none to heal him in the whole great kingdom of Syria until a young Jewish girl told him of the prophet of God’s people in Israel. She knew that Elishah could heal him. Naaman saddled his camel, and with great company and pomp traveled to present himself to the lowly prophet with the intent of giving a rich reward to him who would heal him! (2 Kings 5:1-6) ... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

23. Reasons Why You Should Attend University in North Cyprus March 21, 2006 Whether you are looking to spend one semester abroad, or you want to receive a complete education in a country other than yours, it would be hard to find a better place to attend university than North Cyprus. First inhabited around 8,500-8,000 B.C., North Cyprus is an enchanting Mediterranean island located 40 miles from Turkey, 60 miles from Syria, and 250 miles from Egypt. At nearly 100 miles long and 40 miles across the widest section, North Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. Although Turkish is the official language of North Cyprus, English, French and Germa... (read more) Author: Jan Korfanty

24. Immigrants and Converts responsible for Muslim Terror Violence in the West March 18, 2006 When we think of terrorist assaults, we visualize hate spitting imams or a serene Osama Bin Laden in front of us; we think of Palestine, Syria, Iran, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. However, as you will see below, this is a very wrong representation of the facts. Although the people and countries that are mentioned are pulling the strings, the real danger is coming from another side. According to Robert S. Leiken's "Bearers of Global Jihad? Immigration and National Security after 9/11", Muslim immigrants have carried out 86% of all major terrorist attacks; converts to Islam executed the remain... (read more) Author: Robert Maegh

25. History of Coffee: Part II - Spread of Coffee to Europe January 28, 2006 It was not until 1615, that Europe was formally introduced to coffee. Venetian traders, who had strong trade links with the Levant (historical term referring to a large area of the Middle East incorporating the countries of: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria), started to import coffee into Italy. Once in Europe, the consumption of coffee soon spread. However, the introduction of coffee into Europe was not without its controversy. According to many accounts, a group of Christian clerics tried to have coffee banned before it had become widely available. They came to Pope Clement VIII (1535-... (read more) Author: James Grierson

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