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al-Heet
al-Heet
al-Heet or Hit is a village in southern Syria. It is identified with the ancient city of Eitha. During Roman period, it served as the principal military base for the volcanic Lejah region. Ruins in al-Heet dating from the Roman period include a two-floor villa and a large reservoir.
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Country: Syria
District: As-Suwayda Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine
Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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