Homs

City in western Syria, ancient Emesa

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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.

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Homs ravaged by destruction, leaving some areas uninhabitable The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 2, 2025

Syria Protests Erupt Over Shrine Desecration, HTS Violence Intensifies, Sectarian Fears Escalate Syria witnesses nationwide protests after the desecration of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo. Armed HTS militants allegedly fired on demonstrators, escalating sectarian tensions. Violence erupted in key.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on December 27, 2024

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