Naming the Levant
There are many accounts that explain the reason for naming the Levant with this name, as one of them indicates that the reason is due to the large number of black and white moles that characterize the soil and stones of its lands, and in this an indication of the geographical nature of the region, as for another narration, the name Sham is named after Sam ibn the Prophet Noah, peace be upon him, who was considered the first to descend in that region, and with the increased circulation of the word, the letter Sein in the whole of Sam was transformed into Shin, while some researchers believe that it was called Sham, which means good; Because it is located on the northern side of the Kaaba.
Trade in the Levant
The Levant played a major role in trade between countries during the Middle Ages, which made it one of the largest centers of trade in the world, as it imported rare and exotic commodities from all regions and supplied its markets in large quantities, and this in turn encouraged merchants to visit it from all over A place in order to obtain these commodities, and commercial activities began in the Levant during the period between the fourth and fifteenth centuries AD, as the activity was based on the import of soap, clothes, fabrics, and other cities of Venice and Genoa, in addition to the export that depended on grain , Cotton, and spices, and despite all that the Levant faced, it retained its important commercial position during the eighteenth century AD and beyond.
Tourism in the Levant
all regions of the Levant contribute to the development of the tourism sector in it, as these areas are considered the tourist destination for many Western tourists, due to the presence of many places and landmarks that attract them, in addition to the historical and religious background of the region, which has attracted merchants and writers, And other tourists to visit it, as in the late nineteenth century AD, the Levant became the main cultural tourist destination, and it witnessed tourism activity in an early period, and then an increase in the number of tourists, which showed the need for local adaptation to meet their requirements and provide them with amenities, and this in turn was his A significant impact on the development of societies, strengthening the local economy of those areas, paying attention to various facilities and services, and developing the infrastructure that allows tourists to move easily.
The geography of the Levant
is between the three continents of the Levant. Asia, Africa, and Europe, which is thus a natural bridge between Asia and Africa, and the Levant is located along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and is bordered by the Tartus Mountains to the north, and the desert to the south and east, and each of the Mediterranean, the large Syrian-African rift, and the desert The vastness is the most important landmark of the country from west to east. As for astronomically, the Levant falls within the temperate zone with respect to latitude, [3] [7] [8], which is reflected in its climate, as it is affected by both the subtropical high pressure belt in the summer, and depressions. The mid-latitude regions during the winter season, and therefore the Levantine regions generally enjoy hot summers, and wet and cold winters. [9]