Syria is an ancient country with a centuries-long history of human habitation and activity. It is the signs of these ancient people that bring the country its great historical significance and beauty. From the great Umayyad Mosque to the Temple of Bel, figures from the distant past still dot Syria's landscape. Ancient Roman temples and medieval French castles mark the regions where outside powers once staked their claim in Syria, on top of the still-crumbling ruins of the ancient kingdom of Ebla. Syria's beauty comes not only from its rich past, but from the people living in it today. The markets of Damascus and Aleppo are known to be vibrant and fragrant places, full of a great variety of both goods and people ("The 15 BEST Things to do in Syria").
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