There is a general consent that Syria is the cardle of the most ancient civilization and is one of the wealthiest countries of the world in virtue of the diversification of its relics and the different colors of its cultures.

This is due to the historical events as well as to the abundance of the nations, kingdoms, and civilizations that settled on its soil. Perhaps its geographical location and the fertility of its land constitute the reason why it lived the experiences of humanity and witnessed the prospects of knowledge and the faintness of civilizations since fifty centuries.

This fact was stressed by one of the historians who said, " tourist who moves round the world will always be in lack of the deepest and strongest feelings and the priceless memories until he visits Syria ".

There exist in Syria a great number of cities, villages, sites, ruins and monuments which have fascination melody and which historically enjoy a special temptation as Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra, etc�

The local handicrafts in Syria are numerous, precious, and of a world wide touristic fame. Whereas the different types of folklore as the local dances and the national wonderful dress which distinguishes the various districts constitute another attraction worth mentioning.

Syria, on the other hand, enjoys a varied, beautiful, and attractive nature. It comprises an unique harmonious combination of mountains, plains, deserts, forests, coast, sun shine, moderate climate, and mineral and sulphuric water. This is beside the reasonable prices and the availability of the different social and economical levels which could be experienced by tourists.