2006-12-25 19:12:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in the world
For more than three thousand years Persia was a melting pot of civilizations and demographic movements between Asia and Europe. Under Cyrus the Great, it became the center of the world’s first empire. The country has always been known to its own people as Iran (land of the Aryans) or “noble people”, although for centuries it was referred to as Persia (Pars or Fars) by the Europeans, mainly due to the writings of Greek historians. First inhabited 4000 B.C., the region was overrun by Aryans, who later split into two groups, the Medes and the Persians. The Persian Empire was founded 550 B.C. by Cyrus the Great and dominated the surrounding area until the time of Alexander the Great. Cyrus the Great overthrew the Median rulers, conquered the kingdom of Lydia in 546 BC and established the Persian Empire.
Cambyses II son of Cyrus the Great conquered the Egyptians in 525 BC and Darius the Great his successor pushed the Persian borders far as Indus River and constructed a canal connecting the Nile River and the Red Sea. Other well-known Persian Kings were Xerxes, Ardashir, Shapur, Yazdegerd, Firuz, Khosrau. The last of the Sassanid kings was Yazdegerd III, during whose reign (632-41) the Arabs invaded Persia and replaced Zoroastrianism (Persian religion at the time and still practiced by some Persians in Iran and around the globe) with Islam.
2006-12-26 15:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Anyone that knows history will tell you that Iran, the ancient Persia, is one of the most important places.......
Egypt........with the pharoaons civilization also.
Lebanon, where you can find history from Egyptians, Omeyads, Phenicians, Romans, is one of the most important places for historical searchs in spite of its size. Lebanon has also, the kindest pple of all Middle East, and is the more modern and with amazing night life. Nowadays you can find that in Jounieh....where there is a modern and luxurious Casino.
In that country the landscapes are so much beautiful and you can enjoy costs by the Mediterranean and even the international resorts in the skie slopes in the mountains
2006-12-26 04:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by حلاَمبرا hallambra 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I am an American who has been living in Tunisia for the past 5+ years and I LOVE it here!!
The mountain region is breathtaking! There are fantastic views and an the atmosphere is reminiscent of an old town in Switzerland. Absolutely gorgeous! The coast is marvelous. The Sea is clear and picturesque. The midland and south are terrific because they offer you the chance to peek into a forgetten society - one that holds fast to tradition. I have been all over Tunisia and have visited most cities and have loved everyone because they each have their own special charm.
The people are so warm and hospitable. They instantly welcome you as one of their own and treat you like family. Tunisia is also a very safe place. There are not many places in this world where a women can walk the streets alone in the middle of the night without fear. Yet I often take late night walks and have never had any problems and have never felt fearful.
I wrote an introductory blog about Tunisia on my 360 page http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-5ksVjU47eqs_12qDwPwirmLXqHA-?cq=1&p=764
Here is a little bit of what I wrote:
Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, it is the northernmost African country, and the smallest of the nations situated along the Atlas mountain range, bordering Algeria, to the west, and Libya to the south east. The capitol city is Tunis. That is located about a 2 hour drive north from where I live, in Monastir.
Tunisia is a land full of culture, historical significance, and beauty. It has been under the rule of Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Ottomans, Beys, and French. Tunisia gained her independance from France in 1956 and elected it’s first president, Habib Bourguiba in 1957. Bourgiba placed strong emphasis on economic and social development, especially education, the status of women and the creation of jobs. In 1987 Bourguiba was deposed by his prime minister, Zayn al-Abidin bin Ali (Ben Ali), who is still the current president.
The food is very delicious in Tunisia! A combination of traditional Berber, Middle Eastern, and French. From the urban "baguette" to the unleavened country bread "tabouna", baked in a clay domed oven, each region boasts its own specialty. Freshly baked bread is available throughout the day and no family meal is complete without it. Tunisians' pride themselves on their fine taste buds. Seafood is a mainstay of the Tunisia diet. Tunisian meals are social events and the longer the better. While most Tunisians like their food hot and spicy, restaurants and hotels prepare their menus considering the tastes of their visitors and serve harissa separately. This condiment is made of crushed dried red peppers, garlic and spices and adds a definite zest to any meal. It is a mainstay of many dishes and can be toned down by a touch of olive oil.
The official language is Arabic, with French being the official language of commerce. English is also very widely spoken, and in the tourist areas you will find people who speak German, Spanish, and Italian.
Here's two links to photo albums I have on Tunisia. Feel free to look at any others I have if you want.
Monastir (where I live) - a Sea coast city
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/jamie_hassen/album/576460762326455859
Hammam Bourguiba - a Mountain city
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/jamie_hassen/album/576460762326464997
2006-12-26 04:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-19 00:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most beautiful country is very argumentative and debatable.
Most Historical is definitely: Egypt, Persia.
That's it.
2006-12-26 22:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Kalooka 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The most beautiful - hmmmmm, let me see, I would say somewhere in the Levant (Lebanon, Syria, etc)
The most historical - I'd say Iraq because it is the cradle of civilization; you got to give Egypt some credit too.
So there you have it.
Have fun in the Middle East.
Take care :)
2006-12-25 22:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Syria
Tunisia
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
ALL BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORICAL......WHY CHOOSE ONLY ONE?
2006-12-25 19:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by cranura 4 · 7⤊ 3⤋
Iran has a deep history and culture with more than 4000 years history and 2500 years civilization.
Iran has a variety of weathers. While the weather in the South of Iran is hot, some other cities in the North-West like "Ardebil" has very good weather.
Also, the weather in the North of Tehran is different with the South of this city.
While some people are doing summer sports in the South of Iran, some others are doing winter sports in the North of Tehran and in the North of country. Especiall in spring the weather in Iran is wonderful.
In Iran you can see different cultures, different traditions, different foods and different places, including ancient cities in "Shiraz", "Kermanshah", "Esfehan", etc.
Takht e Jamshid or Persepolic (Shiraz), Pasargad (Shiraz),
Hafezyeh (Shiraz), Saadyeh (Shiraz), etc.
Anahita temple (Kermanshah), Biston (Kermanshah), etc.
Naghsh e Jahan (Esfehan), Chehel Sotoon (Esfehan), etc.
Religious cities such as "Qom" and "Mashhad",
Traditional houses, nice and interesting old houses that made by Iranian architects in "Kashan" (Esfehan state), "Yazd", "Tabriz", etc.
Natural malls such as some Northen cites like "Chalus (Mazandaran)", "Kelar dasht (Mazandaran)", "Anzali" (Gilan), "Torkman sahra" (Mazandaran), "Masoleh" (Gilan), etc.
2006-12-26 00:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by ±50% 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Lebanon
2006-12-26 20:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
ٍEgypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
Jordan
http://www.visitjordan.com/
Syria
http://www.syriaonline.com/
Jerusalem
http://www.md.huji.ac.il/vjt/
Lebanon
http://www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb/Templates/InsideTemplate.aspx?PostingId=293
2006-12-26 09:24:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋