Sahm ‘Aţīrah in Homs Governorate
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Battle of Emesa

The Battle of Emesa was fought in 272 between Roman and Palmyran forces. The Romans were led by Emperor Aurelian, while the Palmyrans were led by Queen Zenobia and her general Zabdas. Aurelian had started a campaign to reconquer the secessionist Palmyrene Empire, led by Vaballathus and his mother Queen Zenobia. He had come to the East willing to show his mercy to the Roman peoples of the area, and had defeated Zenobia at the Battle of Immae, near Antioch.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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272, Battles involving the Roman Empire, Palmyra

Al-Baath University

50x40pxThis article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Al-Baath University جامعة البعث {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Established September 14, 1979Type PublicPresident Amer FakhouriAdmin. staff 600Students 36,000 (additional 15,000 in open education)Location Homs, Homs Governorate, SyriaWebsite http://www.

Located at 34.7128, 36.7086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Syria, Education in Homs, Buildings and structures in Homs, Educational institutions established in 1979, Al-Baath University

Second Battle of Homs

The Second Battle of Homs was fought in western Syria on October 29, 1281, between the armies of the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt and Ilkhanate, division of the Mongol Empire centered on Iran. The battle was part of Abaqa Khan's attempt at taking Syria from the Mamluks.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles involving Armenia, Battles involving Georgia (country), Battles involving the Mongols, Homs, Wars involving the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), Conflicts in 1281, 1281 in Asia

First Battle of Homs

For other battles in the same area but in different years, see Battle of Homs. The first Battle of Homs was fought on December 10, 1260, between the armies of the Mongol Ilkhanate of Persia and the forces of Egypt, in Syria. After the historic Mamluk victory over the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in September 1260, Hulagu Khan of the Ilkhanate had the Ayyubid Sultan of Damascus and other Ayyubid princes executed in revenge, thus effectively ending the dynasty in Syria.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Wars involving the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), Battles involving the Mongols, Homs, Conflicts in 1260, 1260s in Asia

Siege of Emesa

The Siege of Emesa was laid by the forces of Rashidun Caliphate from December 635 up until March 636. This led to the Islamic conquest of Emesa, which was a major trading city of the Byzantine Empire in the Levant.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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635, 636, Battles of Khalid ibn Walid, Battles of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, Sieges involving the Byzantine Empire, Battles involving the Rashidun Caliphate, Battles of the Arab–Byzantine Wars, 630s in the Byzantine Empire, Homs, Muslim conquest of Syria

Homs Camp

Homs camp is a Palestinian refugee camp within the city of Homs, Syria and around 160 kilometers north of Damascus. As of 2002, the camp had a population of 13,825 inhabitants. The camp was established in 1949 following the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War on an area of 150,000 square meters. It is adjacent to al-Baath University and most of the refugees are originally from the villages surrounding Haifa and Acre in northern Palestine.

Located at 34.7084, 36.7074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Homs, Populated places established in 1949, Palestinian refugee camps in Syria

Gates of Homs

The Gates of Homs refer to gates of the city of Homs in central Syria. Historically under the Abbasid dynasty, the city had seven gates. They were the following: Bab al-Souq (Gate of the Market), thought to have been located on the southwestern corner of the al-Nouri Mosque. Bab Tadmor located on the northeastern side of the wall. Bab al-Dreib (or Bab al-Deir) located on the eastern side of the wall. Bab al-Sebaa (Gate of the Lions) located east of the citadel, and leads to the Old City.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Gates, Gates by city, Buildings and structures in Homs

Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium

Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium is a multipurpose stadium located in the Syrian city of Homs. It is the 3rd largest football stadium in Syria and is mostly used for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Al-Karamah SC and Al-Wathba SC, and holds around 32,000 spectators.

Located at 34.7299, 36.6979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Homs, Homs