The Arab World, especially the Arabian Peninsula, has been the cradle of the greatest of cultures and dynasties. Visitors to Arabia, coming from all four corners of the globe, have long enjoyed many interesting geographical features, monuments and historical sites, which reflect its rich history that spans centuries to pre-Islamic times and beyond, up through the beginning of the Islamic era into modern times, its location having made it a primary crossroads on the route to and from China and India.
Arab culture has, however, become somewhat vague in the recent years to many people.
It is easy to find vast collections of Arab art, maps of Arabia, and medical writings by Arabian authors, whenever the subject arises. Yet the etymology of the English language shows that throughout the years it has incorporated words from many cultures and civilizations, including that of Arabia. There are a number of examples that can shed some light on the positive aspect of our culture and heritage that has stood against all odds. The garments including the headdress are a secret to survival in the blistering Arabian desert. Religion of Islam .