History of Middle East

history of Doha
The Qatari Peninsula has been settled by various civilizations for millenia.  Modern Doha was the site of a small fishing village known as Al-Bida prior to 1825.  When the first Al Thani...... Read More
history of Damascus
Inhabited since 10,000 B.C., Damascus is one of the world's most ancient cities, boasting a very colorful history. The city was conquered by Alexander the Great, and after his death it was annexed by...... Read More
history of Muscat
The roots of Muscat’s seafaring heritage run all the way back to the 6th millennium BCE, when fishermen inhabited its rocky coast on the Arabian Sea. Already established as a well-known port in the...... Read More