Amrit 559001 225906718 2008-07-15T23:23:17Z Ploversegg 6417401 [[WP:UNDO|Undid]] revision 221471101 by [[Special:Contributions/Vcarternjnetz15|Vcarternjnetz15]] ([[User talk:Vcarternjnetz15|talk]]) blurb from other wikipage {{coord|34|50|7|N|35|54|27|E}} {{about|the ancient city of Amrit|the mythical substance|Amrita}} Coordinates: 34°50'7"N 35°54'27"E [[Image:Amrit01.jpg|thumb|The Temple of Amrit.|450px]] '''Amrit''', also known as '''Marathus''', was an ancient city located near [[Tartous]] in [[Syria]]. It was founded during the [[Amorites]] period, 3rd millennium BC. The city was known as ''Amrit ''or ''Amurre '' in ancient [[Canaanite languages|Canaanite]]. In the time of [[Alexander the Great]], Amrit was known by the Greek name of Marathus. It was one of the biggest cities in the East. Coins minted here in the 2nd and 3rd century [[Before Christ|BC]] imply that Amrit played an important economical role. It was under Aradus ([[Arwad]]) domination. ==External links and references== *[http://www.amrit-syria.com The ancient city of Amrit] {{Syria-hist-stub}} {{AncientNearEast-stub}} [[Category:Phoenician cities]] [[Category:Archaeological sites in Syria]] [[Category:Aramaean cities]] [[ar:عمريت]] [[it:Amrit]]