Amrit
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{{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]
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[[Category:Phoenician cities]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Syria]]
[[Category:Aramaean cities]]
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