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'''Al- |
'''Al-Ghantoo''' ({{langx|ar|الغنطو}}) or '''al-Ghantu''', [[ALA-LC]]: ''al-Ghānṭū'': but the original name is spelled: '''الغُنْثُر'''/ Al-Ghonthor, which means the land of fountains) is a town in the west of [[Syria]], administratively part of the [[Homs Governorate]], located {{convert|12|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Homs]]. Nearby towns include [[Talbisa]] to the northeast and [[Taldou]] further to the northwest. According to the [[Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria)|Central Bureau of Statistics]] (CBS), al-Ghantu had a population of 9,412 in 2004.<ref name="CBS">[https://archive.today/20130112201713/http://www.cbssyr.org/new%20web%20site/General_census/census_2004/NH/TAB04-19-2004.htm General Census of Population and Housing 2004]. [[Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria)|Syria Central Bureau of Statistics]] (CBS). Homs Governorate. {{in lang|ar}}</ref> Its inhabitants are predominantly [[Sunni Muslim]]s,<ref>Smith, 1841, p. 176.</ref> many of whom are [[Syrian Turkmen|Turkmen]]s.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ar:مجزرة تسنين – ريف حمص الشمالي / التطهير الطائفي -د. خولة الحديد|url=http://ayyam.org/%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%B1/|work=Al-Ayyam|date=2014-03-03|language=Arabic|access-date=2015-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007092410/http://ayyam.org/%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%B1/|archive-date=2015-10-07|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Most of its residents work in agriculture, and many farmers specialize in vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and others. Olive groves have increased annually. |
Most of its residents work in agriculture, and many farmers specialize in vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and others. Olive groves have increased annually. There are many places of interest in the village including old [[Ancient Roman]] bridges and water mills on the al-Assali River which passes through the west side of the village.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}} |
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On 11 June 2012, anti-government fighters from the [[Free Syrian Army]] (FSA) attacked the small military airbase situated in al-Ghantu, as part of the ongoing [[2011-2012 Syrian uprising]] against President [[Bashar al-Assad]]. The FSA was quickly repelled by a [[Syrian Army]] counterattack, but managed to withdraw with hundreds of looted weapons and ammunition. According to FSA officials, they were able to enter the base after being aided by 22 sympathetic soldiers and officers stationed at the base.<ref>Holmes, Oliver. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-crisis-missiles-idUSBRE85A11L20120611 Syrian rebels briefly seize air missile base]. ''[[Reuters]]''. 2012-06-11.</ref> |
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There are many places of interest in the village including old [[Ancient Roman]] bridges and water mills on the al-Assali River which passes through the west side of the village.{{cn|date=June 2012}} |
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On 11 June 2012, anti-government fighters from the [[Free Syrian Army]] (FSA) attacked the small military airbase situated in al-Ghantu, as part of the ongoing [[2011-2012 Syrian uprising]] against President [[Bashar al-Assad]]. The FSA was quickly repelled by a [[Syrian Army]] counterattack, but managed to withdraw with hundreds of looted weapons and ammunition. According to FSA officials, they were able to enter the base after being aided by 22 sympathetic soldiers and officers stationed at the base.<ref>Holmes, Oliver. [http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/11/us-syria-crisis-missiles-idUSBRE85A11L20120611 Syrian rebels briefly seize air missile base]. ''[[Reuters]]''. 2012-06-11.</ref> |
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Image:Cabbage_in_the_village_2006.jpg|Cabbage 2006 |
Image:Cabbage_in_the_village_2006.jpg|Cabbage field, 2006 |
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Image:Lettuce_2009.jpg|Lettuce field, 2009 |
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Image:Lettuce_2009.jpg|Lettuce 2009 |
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*{{cite book|first1=Eli|last1=Smith|first2=Edward|last2=Robinson|title=Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the Year 1838|url= |
*{{cite book|first1=Eli|last1=Smith|first2=Edward|last2=Robinson|title=Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the Year 1838|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Vt0uAAAAQAAJ&q=d'Helfaya|publisher=Crocker and Brewster|volume=3|year=1841}} |
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*[https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=106360682491308309067.00044c764690dd22e1f17&ll=34.822171,36.695731&spn=0.007451,0.014591&z=16 Satellite View of al-Ghantoo] |
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[[Category:Populated places in al-Rastan District |
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Revision as of 06:25, 24 October 2024
al-Ghantu
الغنطو | |
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Village | |
 al-Ghantu skyline, 2006 | |
  al-Ghantu Location in Syria | |
| Coordinates: 34°49′20″N 36°41′46″E / 34.82222°N 36.69611°E | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Homs |
| District | Al-Rastan |
| Subdistrict | Talbiseh |
| Population (2004) | |
• Total | 9,412 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (EEST) |
Al-Ghantoo (Arabic: الغنطو) or al-Ghantu, ALA-LC: al-Ghānṭū: but the original name is spelled: الغُنْثُر/ Al-Ghonthor, which means the land of fountains) is a town in the west of Syria, administratively part of the Homs Governorate, located 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Homs. Nearby towns include Talbisa to the northeast and Taldou further to the northwest. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), al-Ghantu had a population of 9,412 in 2004.[1] Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims,[2] many of whom are Turkmens.[3]
Most of its residents work in agriculture, and many farmers specialize in vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and others. Olive groves have increased annually. There are many places of interest in the village including old Ancient Roman bridges and water mills on the al-Assali River which passes through the west side of the village.[citation needed]
On 11 June 2012, anti-government fighters from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) attacked the small military airbase situated in al-Ghantu, as part of the ongoing 2011-2012 Syrian uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. The FSA was quickly repelled by a Syrian Army counterattack, but managed to withdraw with hundreds of looted weapons and ammunition. According to FSA officials, they were able to enter the base after being aided by 22 sympathetic soldiers and officers stationed at the base.[4]
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Cabbage field, 2006 -
Lettuce field, 2009
References
- ^ General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Homs Governorate. (in Arabic)
- ^ Smith, 1841, p. 176.
- ^ مجزرة تسنين – ريف حمص الشمالي / التطهير الطائفي -د. خولة الحديد. Al-Ayyam (in Arabic). 2014-03-03. Archived from the original on 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ Holmes, Oliver. Syrian rebels briefly seize air missile base. Reuters. 2012-06-11.
Bibliography
- Smith, Eli; Robinson, Edward (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the Year 1838. Vol. 3. Crocker and Brewster.
