Syria
Some of the key events about Syria
- 64 BCESyria became a province of the Roman Empire, bringing significant cultural and architectural developments
- 661 CEDamascus became the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate, ushering in a golden age of Islamic culture and science
- 1516Syria became part of the Ottoman Empire, leading to centuries of relative stability and cultural exchange
- 1920The Syrian National Congress proclaimed the independence of Syria from the Ottoman Empire
- 1920Syria came under French mandate, limiting its independence
- 1946Syria gained full independence from France, establishing itself as a sovereign nation
- 1960Syria's first major oil field was discovered, boosting the country's economy
- 1963A military coup established an authoritarian regime
- 1967The ancient city of Ebla was discovered, providing invaluable insights into Bronze Age civilization
- 1967Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel in the Six-Day War
- 1982Thousands were killed in the Hama massacre
- 2000Economic reforms failed to improve living standards for most Syrians
- 2011Six Syrian heritage sites were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognizing their cultural significance
- 2011Peaceful protests escalated into a full-scale civil war
- 2013Chemical weapons were used against civilians in Ghouta
- 2014The Islamic State (ISIS) seized large parts of Syrian territory
- 2015Russia's military intervention intensified the conflict
- 2018The reopening of the National Museum of Damascus after being closed for six years due to conflict
- 2018A suspected chemical attack in Douma prompted international outrage
- 3000 BCEThe city of Damascus was founded, becoming one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
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