# Ancient Syria

> Comprehensive guide to ancient Syrian history, archaeology, and cities. (iPhone/iPad app by FadiSoft Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-syria/id902460750 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FadiSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/721334526)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2014-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-syria/id902460750/reviews.md

## What is Ancient Syria?

As French archaeologist André Parrot who discovered Mari said "Every man has two homelands his own and Syria".  Delve into the ancient history of Syria.  With over 13 millennia of civilization to explore, enjoy over 150 archaeological and ancient cities in this one of a kind app.  A country that has been called the cradle of civilization.  A country that boasts having the oldest continuously inhabited capital Damascus.  A country that prides itself with an endless list of firsts, like:

1-Oldest capital: Damascus, 9000 BC.
2-Oldest city: Aleppo, 8000 BC.
3-Oldest painting: Djede al-Mughara, 9000 BC.
4-Oldest camel bones: El Kowm, 100,000 BC.
5-Oldest alphabet: Ugarit, 1,400 BC.
6-Oldest cultivated seeds: Tell Abu Hureyra, 11,000 BC.
7-Oldest depiction of Jesus: Dura-Europos, 235 AD.
8-First Christian King: King Abgar IX of Edessa, 206 AD.
9-First university: School of Nisbis, 350 AD.
10-First time a follower of Jesus was called Christian: Antioch, 1st century AD.
11-First musical note: Ugarit, 1,400 BC.
12-Oldest church: Virgin Mary's belt church, Homs 59 AD.
13-Oldest discovered bricks: Tell Aswad, 7500 BC.
14-First house: Tell Mureybet, 9500 BC.

Many other claimed firsts, such as glass making, oil and wine pressing as well.  Beautiful carousel layout (or grid layout can be chosen from the settings) with zoomable pictures, a brief history and many links (a setting can restrict english sites only) related to every historical place.  Various menu options let you jump to a specific period (Miocene, Paleolithic, Epipaleolthic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, etc.), or by culture (Hurrian, Hittite, Canaanite, Phoenecian, Byzantine, etc.), by location name, or by nearby city for a site or by governate or even by picture type (ex. church, sarcophagus, cave, skull, jewellery, column , etc.).  A share button is provided to share the link for the app and for sharing the source links with your friends as well to share the knowledge.

Hundreds of sources were used and countless hours were spent on this colossal effort for the education and pleasure of any history or knowledge loving person.  FadiSoft icon on credits page lists all apps by FadiSoft.

## Key features

- Over 150 archaeological and ancient cities
- Zoomable pictures with brief history
- Links to historical sites
- Navigate by period, culture, or location
- Filter by picture type
- Share historical information

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-syria/id902460750/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Should be better.

*2015-01-18*

Good but overpriced for Wikipedia links.

## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Syria

### What is Ancient Syria?

Ancient Syria is an educational app that delves into the rich history of Syria, covering over 13 millennia of civilization. It features information on more than 150 archaeological sites and ancient cities.

### What kind of historical information does Ancient Syria provide?

The app offers zoomable pictures, brief historical context for each site, and numerous links to related English websites. It highlights significant 'firsts' in human history attributed to Syria, such as the oldest capital and alphabet.

### How can I navigate through the content in Ancient Syria?

You can explore content by specific historical periods (e.g., Bronze Age, Iron Age), by culture (e.g., Hittite, Phoenecian), by location name, by nearby city, or by governate. You can also filter by picture type.

### Is Ancient Syria available on multiple devices?

Yes, Ancient Syria is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Ancient Syria updated?

The app was last updated on June 23, 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance and potential content additions or improvements by the developer.

### What is the age rating for Ancient Syria?

Ancient Syria has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and general audiences interested in history.

### Does Ancient Syria have ads?

No, Ancient Syria does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted experience for users.

### What is the price of Ancient Syria?

Ancient Syria is available for purchase at $0.99, offering a cost-effective way to access a wealth of historical information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.06 — 2024-06-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.05 — 2021-05-18

Updated with the latest IOS version

### 1.04 — 2018-02-11

Compatibility with latest IOS (back button issue)

### 1.03 — 2015-10-17

bug fix

### 1.02 — 2015-10-01

Support IOS 9

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