Religion
Syria has had an important place at the heart of many religions for more than five millennia.
Syria has been home to many religions. The pantheons of Mesopotamian, Phoenician, and Greco-Roman civilizations, as well as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, have all left a significant mark on the region. In particular, the construction of temples, churches, and mosques represent the most significant material markers of religious practice in Syria. Major sites of religious practice throughout Syria’s history include the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, the Monastery of St. Symeon the Stylite near Aleppo, and the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.