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Azerbaijan:  Location and People Azerbaijan is located in the Caucasus region, bordered by Georgia and Russia to the north, the Caspian Sea to the east, Iran to the south, and Armenia to the west. A Few Wonders of Azerbaijan 1. Baku’s Old City: “Baku’s Old City” or “Icherisheher” is a maze of narrow streets andContinue reading “Pulses in Azerbaijan Cuisine”

Armenia:  Location and People Armenia is located in the Caucasus region, bordered by Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east and southwest, Iran to the south, and Turkey to the west. A Few Wonders of Armenia 1. Garni Temple:  Garni Temple is a stunning ancient structure. This pagan temple, built in the 1st centuryContinue reading “Pulses in Armenian Cuisine”

North West Asia:  Location North West Asia, also known as the Caucasus region, is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. The term “Caucasus” originates from the Greek word “Kaukasos”, referring to the mountainous area. This region comprises Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, bordered by Russia to the north, the Caspian Sea toContinue reading “Pulses in North West Asian Cuisine”

Syria:  Location and People Syria is a country in West Asia, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Damascus. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, Israel and Lebanon to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. A Few WondersContinue reading “Pulses in Syrian Cuisine”

Palestine is in West Asia in the Mediterranean Basin, and shares borders with Israel, Syria, and the Dead Sea A Few Wonders of Palestine 1. Old City of Jerusalem:  The Old City of Jerusalem is a spiritual hub. Wander through its narrow streets, exploring sites like the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, andContinue reading “Pulses in Palestinian Cuisine”

Lebanon: Location and People Lebanon is a country in West Asia, located in the Mediterranean Basin. Its capital is Beirut. It has a long coastline along the Mediterranean Sea to the west, and shares borders with Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south. A Few Wonders of Lebanon 1. Baalbek RomanContinue reading “Pulses in Lebanese Cuisine”

Jordan: Location and People Officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, this Arab country sits in West Asia. It’s part of the Southern Levant in the Mediterranean Basin, and is bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Palestine. A Few Wonders of Jordan 1. Petra:  Petra, Jordan’s rose-red wonder, is an ancient NabataeanContinue reading “Pulses in Jordanian Cuisine”

Israel: Location and People Israel is a country in the Southern Mediterranean Basin of West Asia, with Jerusalem as its capital. It’s bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan and Palestine to the east, and Egypt to the southwest, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its southern tip reaches theContinue reading “Pulses in Israelis Cuisine”

Cyprus: Location and People Cyprus is an Island nation in Eastern Mediterranean Sea, South of Turkey, west of Syria.  Its capital is Nicosia. The Island is famous for its ancient history, including connections to Cleopatra. A Few Wonders of Cyprus 1. Akrotiri Ancient City:  Akrotiri is a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing Bronze Age lifeContinue reading “Pulses in Cypriot Cuisine”

Mediterranean Basin: Location Welcome to dalonthetable, where we explore the deep roots of our favourite comfort foods. Today, we are traveling back in time to the eastern Mediterranean, a region where food is not just sustenance, but history on a plate. This land is home to a rich culinary heritage built around one of theContinue reading “Pulses in Mediterranean Basin Cuisine”