Nahr as-Sinn explained

Nahr as-Sinn should not be confused with Sinn (river).

Nahr as-Sinn
Name Other:Arabic: نهر السن
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Syria
Length:6km (04miles)
Discharge1 Avg:13m3/s
Source1:Syrian Coastal Mountain Range
Source1 Location:Tartus Governorate, Syria
Source1 Elevation:11m (36feet)
Mouth:south of Arab al-Mulk
Basin Size:44.4km2

Nahr as-Sinn (Arabic: نهر السن) is a river in Syria which marks the borders between Tartus Governorate and Latakia Governorate.

History

In ancient times, the river was called "Siyannu" which marked the southern borders of Ugarit.[1]

Course

Nahr as-Sinn rises in a plain area in Tartus Governorate and runs to the west to finally flow into the Mediterranean Sea south of Arab al-Mulk. Despite its length which is only, it is considered the richest river in Syria.[2]

External links

35.264°N 35.9259°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: The City of Ugarit at Tell Ras Shamra. Eisenbrauns. 2006. 9. 9781575060293.
  2. Web site: هيدرولوجية حوض نهر السن وإدارة الموارد المائية فيه. ar.