Fun facts about Syrian Desert
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The Syrian Desert is bounded by the Orontes Valley and the volcanic field of Harrat al-Shamah to the west.
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From the “Location and name” section
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The Hamad Plateau in the Syrian Desert consists of limestone bedrock covered with chert gravel.
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From the “Geography” section
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The Syrian Desert is the origin of the golden hamster.
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From the “Wildlife” section
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Safaitic inscriptions, proto-Arabic texts written by literate Bedouin, are found throughout the Syrian Desert.
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From the “History” section
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The region is principally used as rangeland for livestock, with Bedouin herdsmen grazing about twelve million sheep and goats.
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From the “Economy and agriculture” section
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