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lattakia is Syria’s main sea-port on the Mediterranean. It lies 186 km southwest of Aleppo,
348 km north of Damascus. It has retained its importance since ancient
times. Latakia was
one of the live cities built by Salugos Nikator in the 2nd century B.C. He
named it Not many ancient remains have survived in Latakia, but four columns and a Roman arch from the time of septum severus (circa 200 A.D.), in addition to a beautiful Ottoman construction called, Khan Al-Dukhan’, which is now a museum. Latakia is the sea – gate to Syria. It is well provided with accommodation, and is well placed as a base from which to explore the coastal regions of the country. Summer resorts and historical spots in the Muhafazet of Latakia: there are beaches, mountains, archaeological sites and many relics of the crusaders, all within a few hours from each other. Latakia Museum: Occupies a historical building which was an Inn (Khan) invariably used for sorting goods and as a meeting place for merchants. Later on, in the 18th century, it became a head office of Latakia Tobacco Company. What remains of this ancient monument is the ground floor which is composed of several colonnades and spacious halls which had been used for storing goods. Most of the walls of storehouses have been removed. The first raw of stones still remains. Most of the building composed of big square columns supporting ceiling. These columns are built from sand stones which are still used in Latakia until now.
The Syrian Coast The Syrian cost consists of long stretches of beaches and green mountains. These mountains are mostly covered with pine and oak trees, and their slopes touch the shore.
This landscape repeats itself from Ras Al-Basit in the north to Tartus in the south. On the mountains, villages and towns are scattered, with springs of clear mineral water. The Beaches The Syrian seashore is about 175kms long and its numerous beaches are distinguished by soft sand, unpolluted sea, moderate climate and clear blue sky.
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after his mother,
Laudetia. 
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