About Homs
Homs is located in the Homs Governorate, in western Syria. The city is situated near the Orontes River and is a major urban center in the region.
Homs has a rich history and a strategic location, making it an important cultural and economic hub. The city's history dates back to ancient times, and it has been influenced by various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Arabs.
Homs is a city with a diverse economy and a strong sense of community, and rules.city collects practical civic information for Homs, verified against official sources, to help residents and visitors navigate the city's rules, fees, transport, and local services.
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Notable people from Homs
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Anicetus100–168bishop of Rome from c. 157 to 168
Julia Domna165–217ancient Roman empress
Papinian142–212Roman jurist (142–212)
Romanos the Melodist490–556Greek hymnographer
Julia Maesa160–225grandmother of Roman emperors Elagabalus and Severus Alexander
Julia Soaemias180–222mother of Roman emperor Elagabalus (180-222)
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