Lake Homs
| Lake Homs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lake Qattinah | ||
| ||
| Primary outflows | Orontes River | |
| Basin countries | Syria | |
| Surface area | 60 km2 (23 sq mi) | |
| Settlements | Homs | |
Lake Homs (
Arabic: بحيرة قطينة) is a lake near Homs, Syria, fed by the Orontes River. The lake is 15 km (9.3 mi) from the city of Homs, and spans over 60 km2 (23 sq mi).[1]
The lake is artificial, created by the
ancient Romans, the dam had created a reservoir whose water was conducted to nearby fields through a network of canals.[2]
References
- ^ "新在线伊人,久操综合在线,综合导航视频网-2022最新导航持续更新中". Archived from the original on 2008-05-14.
- ^ Dumper, 2007, p.171.
Bibliography
- Dumper, Michael; Stanley, Bruce E.; Abu-Lughod, Janet L. (2007), Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia, ABC-CLIO, ISBN 978-1-57607-919-5