Syria

Some of the key events about Syria

• 64 BCE

  Syria became a province of the Roman Empire, bringing significant cultural and architectural developments
• 661 CE

  Damascus became the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate, ushering in a golden age of Islamic culture and science
• 1516

  Syria became part of the Ottoman Empire, leading to centuries of relative stability and cultural exchange
• 1920

  The Syrian National Congress proclaimed the independence of Syria from the Ottoman Empire
• 1920

  Syria came under French mandate, limiting its independence
• 1946

  Syria gained full independence from France, establishing itself as a sovereign nation
• 1960

  Syria's first major oil field was discovered, boosting the country's economy
• 1963

  A military coup established an authoritarian regime
• 1967

  The ancient city of Ebla was discovered, providing invaluable insights into Bronze Age civilization
• 1967

  Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel in the Six-Day War
• 1982

  Thousands were killed in the Hama massacre
• 2000

  Economic reforms failed to improve living standards for most Syrians
• 2011

  Six Syrian heritage sites were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognizing their cultural significance
• 2011

  Peaceful protests escalated into a full-scale civil war
• 2013

  Chemical weapons were used against civilians in Ghouta
• 2014

  The Islamic State (ISIS) seized large parts of Syrian territory
• 2015

  Russia's military intervention intensified the conflict
• 2018

  The reopening of the National Museum of Damascus after being closed for six years due to conflict
• 2018

  A suspected chemical attack in Douma prompted international outrage
• 3000 BCE

  The city of Damascus was founded, becoming one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

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