The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) The undefined region around Syria is historically referred to as the Levant (an archaic French phrase for the âlands of the rising sunâ), including modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
Anchor Symbol. An anchor is a heavy weight that holds a ship in place. Remaining firm and steadfast amid the uncertainty of storms and the elements, an anchor symbolizes such concepts as firmness, tranquility and hope.
Anchorages and Harbors of Refuge. Reported Anchorage. : The anchor symbol has been used for decades to represent an anchorage on U.S. nautical. charts, but the specific meaning of the symbol has evolved over the years. A review of the last three editions of. U.S. Chart No. 1 shows how the symbol itself and its intended purpose have changed. The 1997 edition shows.