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American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut, Lebanon
The American University of Beirut (AUB) was founded in 1862 and opened in 1866 by American missionaries. It is one of the best universities in the Middle East. The beautiful campus is located along the north shore of Beirut’s peninsula. There are lots of trees and shrubs, and it has even been declared a bird sanctuary. A visitor’s center is located in the Main Gate House on Bliss Street. Here...
Theatre of Dionysos
Athens, Greece
This theatre was built in the fifth century BCE and to accommodate the dramatists of the time. Famous plays such as Oedipus Rex written by Sophocles were performed here, among others by Greece’s most famous poets (including Aeschylus, Aristophanes and Euripides). The audience was seated on two types of seats depending on their rank, with the more privileged citizenry sitting in sections made of Pe...
Sayyida Ruqayya Mosque
Damascus, Syria
This mosque was built in memory of Ruqayya who is considered a saint by the Shiite Muslims. She was the daughter of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The mosque was constructed recently in the 1980s around Ruqayya’s mausoleum. The interior comprises of numerous mirrors, the exterior is relatively simple and elegant. As with other mosques visitors must be dressed appropriately an...
Plaza of Government
Tunis, Tunisia
Plaza (palace) of the government has been home to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and the Foreign Ministry ever since the Independence of Tunisia. The place is worth a visit with its nicely trimmed gardens and the dominating building amidst them. To the west of the Plaza is the Mosque of Kasbah built in the 13th century with square shaped minarets that beautify the place. On the other side of...