Costumes of the Levant
Description of the traditional dress for men and women in Syria and Lebanon. With historical pictures and a glossary of Arabic terms.
Arab Culture and Civilization
History, culture and language of the Middle East's most populace people. From the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education to promote America's understanding of this ethnic group.
Emirates
Country profile, traditions and photos of United Arab Emirates.
The Gulf/2000 Project
An information service on the Persian Gulf countries by Columbia University.
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Interactive maps of North Africa and the Middle East including vocabulary from the area and information.
Architecture of Isfahan
Architectural tour of an Iranian city with photos and histories of mosques, minarets, palaces, and other local buildings.
SaudiCities
Explore and discover the main cities and culture of Saudi Arabia.
Traditional Music from the Arabian Gulf
Origins of the unique music played and sung in the Arabian Gulf countries.
Yemen
Homepage of a Yemeni citizen which tells about the history, politics, religion and photos of some cities.
Virtual Israel
Take a virtual tour of many places in Israel from Babaganewz.com.
Embassy of Bahrain
Their "Country Information" section offers news from and information about this Arabian Gulf country.
Bahrain Gateway to the Gulf
History, culture, geography and economy of this Arabian Gulf country.
Jordan
Contains data about this country's history, the royal family, facts, and cities.
World of Beduin Weaving
Articles and photos on Beduin life and their traditional skill of weaving.
My picture album of Turkey
An artist's impression of relevant geographical, historical and cultural places in Turkey.
Middle East - EnchantedLearning.com
Printable flags and maps of the Middle East for children.
100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide
Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
Facts About Israel
Land, people, culture and society are included in this informational site from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Kuwait Boom
Description of traditional ships and their use in pearl diving and sailing, important to the history and culture of this country.
Republic of Lebanon
A page from the Lebanese Embassy in the U.S. Includes information about interesting facts, history, society and culture.
Middle Eastern Cultures
Complete list and description of the many cultures who live in this area.
The Middle East and North Africa in the Electronic Passport
Online lesson series focusing on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Created for middle schoolers.
Palestinian Costume Archive
Traditional clothing and textiles in all areas of the Middle East from history to present. From a museum in Australia.
Global Connections: The Middle East
Looks at current events and topics in the Middle East through historical, cultural, religious and geographical perspectives. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Saudi Arabian Embassy to the U.S.
The "Country Profile" section contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, history, geography and resources.
Sheikh Zayed
History and information on United Arab Emirates and its first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.
Middle East Quizes
Offers several levels of quizes and games.
UAE Interact
Offers information on the education, geography, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates provided by the Ministry of Information.
The Odyssey: Middle East Stage
An online field trip for students to Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and Iran.
|