Turkey
Turkey is (Azerbaijan and Georgia are as well but they are just north of the area known as the Middle East, and are not considered a part of the Middle East themselves).
The genus and species of cedar leaves can vary depending on the type of cedar tree. For example, the Eastern Red Cedar tree's scientific name is Juniperus virginiana, while the Western Red Cedar is known as Thuja plicata.
No, the Middle East would not have rainforests.
Amman, Jordan
Phoenicians
Chick peas (also known as garbanzo beans) were first cultivated in Turkey. The predominant producers of chick peas are Middle Eastern countries.
Assyria
Balela is a middle eastern salad.
Damascus is the capital of Syria, a country in the Middle East. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a rich history dating back thousands of years. The city is known for its historic architecture, bustling markets, and cultural significance.
The doumbek, also known as the darbuka, originated in the Middle East, specifically in countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Syria. It is a drum made of clay, metal, or wood and is widely used in traditional Middle Eastern music.
It was known that people in Middle Eastern made the first Timpani.