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Nahr as-Sinn

Nahr as-Sinn (Arabic: نهر السن) is a river in Syria which marks the borders between Tartus Governorate and Latakia Governorate.

History

In ancient times, the river was called "Siyannu" which marked the southern borders of Ugarit.[1]

Course

Nahr as-Sinn rises in a plain area in Tartus Governorate and runs to the west to finally flow into the Mediterranean Sea south of Arab al-Mulk. Despite its length which is only 6 kilometres (3.7 mi), it is considered the richest river in Syria.[2]

References

  1. ^ The City of Ugarit at Tell Ras Shamra. Eisenbrauns. 2006. p. 9. ISBN 9781575060293.
  2. ^ "هيدرولوجية حوض نهر السن وإدارة الموارد المائية فيه" (PDF) (in Arabic).

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35°15′50.54″N 35°55′33.13″E / 35.2640389°N 35.9258694°E / 35.2640389; 35.9258694