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Tartus is an important trade center in Syria and has one of the two main ports of the country on the Mediterranean. The city port is experiencing major expansion as a lot of Iraqi imports come through the port of Tartus to aid reconstruction efforts in Iraq.
Ṭarṭūs, town, western Syria, situated on the Mediterranean coast opposite Arwād Island. It was founded in antiquity as Antaradus, a colony of Aradus (now Arwād Island). It was rebuilt in 346 ce by Emperor Constantine I and flourished during Roman and Byzantine times.
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It is situated in western Syria, bordering Latakia Governorate to the north, Homs and Hama Governorates to the east, Lebanon to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is one of the few governorates in Syria that has an Alawite majority.
- Vista Travel. Syria 9 contributions. That was very interesting. Krak des Chevaliers: is a medieval castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world.
- Mathias S. 333 contributions. The last crusader stronghold in Syria. Arwad is the ancient Phoenician Arados city. It is mostly reknown for something else, though.
- Yucef-G-Badr. Beirut, Lebanon 305 contributions. A well preserved Crusaders Monument. Now converted to a museum, this Church dates back to when the crusaders ruled Tartous, it's worth a visit while in the city...
- Mathias S. 333 contributions. Suprisingly many medieval remains, at least compared to Latakia. Originally Tartus was Antarados, a city vis-a-vis Arados island.
Aug 26, 2013 · Tartus (طرطوس) is the second largest city on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, a provincial capital, and home to an important seaport. It is most well-known for its important role during the Crusades, when it was called Tortosa, but its history dates back to the Phoenician period.
Apr 13, 2014 · Syrian businesspeople continue to invest in Tartus, and some private sector companies have relocated there. Tartus has also become a city of refuge, as many newcomers and displaced people have settled in its environs, at least temporarily, to escape conflict areas.
Tartus (Arabic: طرطوس / ALA-LC: Ṭarṭūs; also known as Tartous) is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria (after Latakia ), with 115,769 inhabitants (2004 census).
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