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11 traditions from Syria.

Deep Past and First Games 1

Syrian mancala
Syria · Board and table games

River Valleys and First Cities 1

Tawla
Iraq +3 · Board and table gamesPlayable app · Play preview

Crossroads and Golden Ages 3

Buzuq Long-Neck Lute
Lebanon +2 · Musical instrumentsPlay preview · in the String Music of the World app
Oud
Iraq +2 · Musical instrumentsPlayable app · Play preview
Turkish Dama
Turkey +6 · Board and table gamesPlayable app · Play preview

Age of Contact and Craft 1

Tarneeb
Iraq +5 · Card gamesPlayable app · Play preview

Modern Heritage 1

Hama Noria Waterwheels
Syria · Puzzles and mind games

Living Traditions 4

Damascus Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Syria · Crafts and making
Maamoul Cookie Moulding
Lebanon +4 · Crafts and makingPlayable app · Play preview
Mashrabiya Lattice Joinery
Egypt +1 · Crafts and makingPlay preview · in the Paper & Paint of the World app
Mijwiz Double Clarinet
Lebanon +3 · Musical instrumentsPlay preview · in the Music & Dance of the World app