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Amrit, also known as Marathus, was an ancient city located
near Tartous in Syria.
It was founded in the Amorites period, 3rd millennium BC. The
city was known as Amrit or Amurre in ancient 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 BC implies that Amrit played an
important economical role. It was under Aradus (Arwad)
domination.
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