Tartus
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). It is on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
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| Coordinates: 34°53′N 35°53′E / 34.883°N 35.883°ECoordinates: 34°53′N 35°53′E / 34.883°N 35.883°E | |
| Country | Syria |
| Governorate | Tartus Governorate |
| District | Tartus District |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Wahib Hasan Zein Eddin |
| Population (2004 cenus)[1] | |
| • City | 115,769 |
| • Metro | 162,980 |
| Website | www |
Tartus Media
Bronze bull, probably a representation of Egyptian god Apis. Bronze, 1st-2nd century CE, found in Tartous (ancient city of Antarados), Syria.
Tartus, campanella d'oro lavorata a traforo, 390 dc ca
Siria, tartous, maschera funebre, I sec ac.-IV dc ca.
The Crusader-era cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa.
Templar Chapel, Citadel of Tartus
Citadel of Tartus layout as of 1871
The boats of HMS Benbow, Carysfort and Zebra with 50 Royal Marines, commanded by Lieut. R. H. Harrison, attacking the Citadel of Tartus, 25 September 1840
Mediterranean shrubs and meadows around Tartus
Tartus port
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