Syria
The origin and history of Syria.
Etymology
From Latin Syria, from Ancient Greek Suria, likely a shortened form of "Assyria," though the two names came to refer to different regions over time.
The origin and history of Syria.
From Latin Syria, from Ancient Greek Suria, likely a shortened form of "Assyria," though the two names came to refer to different regions over time.
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