Your Name in Hebrew - Middle Eastern Culture
Ever wonder how to spell your name, or your friends names in Hebrew? Using the chart below, it's easy to find the Hebrew version of your name. Hebrew is written from right to left, so simply take each letter sound in your name, find the ... [... more]
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The Jews of Libya: Coexistence, Persecution, Resettlement
 The Jews of Libya: Coexistence, Persecution, Resettlement: In 1948, 36,000 Jews lived in Libya. Today, none do. Roumani, a Ben-Gurion University political scientist born in Libya, has created a masterful account of the last decades of this vanished [... more]
$77.50
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How to Find Cheap Hotels in Libya
Everything you could expect from a Middle Eastern country can be found in Libya. A rich history, Greek and Roman ruins and gorgeous desert scenery make it one of the best-kept secrets in the region. Learn some survival Arabic and Berber. English ... [... more]
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How to Find Luxury Hotels in Tripoli, Libya
Tripoli is the capital and commercial center of Libya. Requirements to enter Libya have been relaxed and it is now easier to visit the country. Read on to learn how to find luxury accommodations in Tripoli, Libya. Find luxury accommodations in ... [... more]
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Violence Against Women in the Middle East - Middle ...
International Women's Day is sponsored by the United Nations and occurs annually on March 8th. It was first celebrated in 1975, the UN's International Women's Year. The theme of International Women's Day 2007 was "Take action to end impunity for ... [... more]
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The Fertile Crescent - Middle Eastern Culture
The fertile crescent is a crescent shaped area of land in the Middle East that is good for farming and grazing. The descriptive term came from the fertile imagination of James Henry Breasted, a University of Chicago professor who popularized the ... [... more]
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Cats' Middle Eastern Origins - Middle Eastern Culture
When asked to associate a cat with the Middle East, the first thing that comes to mind, in most cases, is probably the Persian. Others may think of the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bast or the importance of cats in ancient Egyptian society where ... [... more]
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Zalabiya and Awwamaat - Middle Eastern Christmas Treats ...
Zalabiya and Awwamaat are common treats found in Syria and Lebanon during the Christmas season. They are a fried dough, similar to donuts. Zalabiya are stick shaped and Awwamaat are similar to donut holes or fried dumplings. They are particularly ... [... more]
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Lonely Planet Libya
Far too 'positive' about Libya, and with some inaccuracies: By all means, this Lonely Planet guide is an extremely useful tool for those travelling in Libya, and is probably the best guidebook about the country. The author and editors have put some great [... more]
$16.99
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A History of Modern Libya
Book Description: Dirk Vandewalle offers a lucid and comprehensive account of Libya's past, and corrects some of the misunderstandings about its present. This book will be welcomed by scholars and students of North Africa, the Middle East, and by those [... more]
$28.99
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Libya: The Lost Cities of the Roman Empire
Roman Civilizations-Buried by Sand: This book is magnificent.The first 180 pages are devoted to the western province of Tripolitania, where ruins of the Roman cities of Sabratha, Oea(present-day Tripoli),and Leptis Magna are located along the North [... more]
$29.95
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Architecture And Tourism in Italian Colonial Libya: An ...
A Fascinating Review of Architectural History in Colonial Libya: If you are a student or admirer of colonial Italian architecture, then this book is a must. Rare photos and illustrations, historical background detail and an uncompromised addition to your [... more]
$60.00
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