Homs[b] (Arabic: حِمْص, romanized: Ḥimṣ [ħɪmsˤ]; Levantine Arabic: حُمْص, romanized: Ḥomṣ [ħɔmsˤ]), known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa (/ ˈɛməsə / EM-ə-sə; [9][10] Ancient Greek: …

The Emesene (or Emesan) dynasty, also called the Sampsigeramids[3] or the Sampsigerami[4] or the House of Sampsigeramus[5][6] (Arabic: آل شمسيغرام, romanized: ʾĀl Šamsīġirām), [7][8][9] …

3 days ago · Homs, city, central Syria. The city is situated near the Orontes River at the eastern end of Syria’s only natural gateway from the Mediterranean coast to the interior. It occupies …

EMESA (HOMS) Situated on the Orontes, was the center of the worship of the Syrian sun-god Baal. Roman influence beginning with Pompey and Caesar was firmly established under …

EMESA (Homs) Syria. Town near the Orontes, between Palmyra and the sea. It was the capital of the Emesene Arabs, whose dynasts (called Jamblichus, Sohaem, or Samsigeram) were …

Muslim armies raided many cities in northern Syria, as well as the major towns of Arethusa, Hama, Shaizar, Apamia (known today as Qalaat al-Madiq) and Al Ma'arra (now Maarrat al …

Oct 11, 2022 · Emesa, located between Aleppo and Damascus, was a city that had been traditionally aligned with the Roman / Byzantine Empire since the days of Emperor Caracalla …

Homs, also known as Emesa in ancient times, is one of the oldest cities in Syria with a history that dates back to the prehistoric period. It has been a significant center of trade, culture, and …

heritage, natural beauty, and cultural richness. Located in the heart of the country, specifically, 162 kilometers (101 mi) north of Damascus. Homs have roots that stretch back to the ancient …

Homs is the only natural gateway from the Mediterranean coast to the interior. Homs is an ancient city dating back to the year 2300 B.C and was known in Roman times as Emesa, which …