Fun facts about Homs
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The modern name Homs is derived from the Latin name Emesus, which in turn comes from the Greek Émesa.
Homs
Syria
Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
From the “Etymology” section
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Excavations at the Citadel of Homs indicate that the earliest settlement at the site dates back to around 2300 BCE.
Homs
Syria
Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
From the “History” section
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Homs is located along the east bank of the Orontes River in a particularly fertile area.
Homs
Syria
Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
From the “Geography” section
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Homs was known for its seven gates during the Abbasid period, of which only two remain today.
Homs
Syria
Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
From the “Geography” section
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Homs was the first Syrian city to have a substantial Muslim population after its conquest in 637 CE.
Homs
Syria
Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Zozo2kx · PD