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.
Symbolism Wiki. Anchor. The anchor is a heraldic symbol for hope. An anchor holds a boat still or keeps it from moving as quickly. An anchor can symbolize stability -- in its positive aspect of reliability, safety or consistency or its negative aspect of an inability to move or progress.