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Middle East

The Middle East is the historical name for the region that unites Western Asia and part of North Africa. Initially, the name of this geographical area was given by Europeans due to its proximity to Eastern Europe.

There is no clear designation of borders and countries that belong to this part of the world. But, most often, such countries are distinguished as:

Bahrain

Israel

Jordan

Iraq

Iran

Kuwait

Lebanon

UAE

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Throughout its history, the Middle East has remained one of the most important religious, cultural, political and economic centers. Due to its location, this territory was filled with many ancient states and civilizations: Aratta, Arab Caliphate, Assyria, Atropatena, Achaemenid Empire, Babylon, Great and Lesser Armenia, Ancient Egypt, Mitanni, Tsopk (Sophena), Commagena, Aegean civilization (Minoan power of Crete and Cyprus), Carthage, Iberian and Colchis kingdom, Israel and Judah, Parthian kingdom, Urartu, Phenicia, Hayasa, Hittite state, Sumer, etc. All this entailed the creation and development of religions:

- ancient Armenian religion;

- ancient Georgian religion;

- Zoroastrianism;

- Judaism;

- Islam;

- Christianity.

Many of the most advanced civilizations of their time could not but leave their imprint not only in history, but also in architecture and culture. Numerous architectural monuments and other attractions are evidence of this.

Due to the discovery and development of many oil fields, the region began to develop rapidly in the twentieth century. New cities began to develop in the desert areas, which, in our time, are one of the most popular resorts.

Each of the countries and cities of this region has its own, indescribable flavor and sights, which tour operator Four Gates Ukraine will help you get to know.