Open AccessFeatures of the Socio-Cultural Development of Syria from Ancient Times to the Early XX Century
Author(s) -
I. Vietrynskyi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
problemi vsesvìtnʹoï ìstorìï
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2707-6776
DOI - 10.46869/2707-6776-2018-5-2
Subject(s) - caliphate , politics , middle east , ancient history , context (archaeology) , dominance (genetics) , state (computer science) , history , ottoman empire , empire , geography , political science , archaeology , law , biochemistry , chemistry , algorithm , gene , computer science
In order to determine the fundamental factors that have become the foundation of modern conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic the early stages of formation and development of the state on the territoryof modern-day Syria are analyzed. These processes are discussed in the context of socio-cultural transformations in the Middle East. The features of development of Syria in ancient times are also discussed, as well as Syrian role and place in international political processes of the early and late Middle Ages. The features of the socio-political situation in Syria, during its tenure as a part of the Arab Caliphate are considered, at the same time are the aspects of religious factors influencing the formation of Arab national identity as well as national identity of the Syrian in particular are analyzed. The specific character of development of Syria in Modern history, particularly in the context of regional dominance of the Ottoman Empire are determined.