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Article: The Al-Subayba (Nimrod) Fortress: Towers 11 and 9.(Book Review)
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- The Journal of the American Oriental Society
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- January 1, 2003
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By MOSHE HARTAL, with contributions by Reuven Amitai and Adrian Boas. Israel Antiquities Authority Reports, no. 11. Jerusalem: ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY, 2001. Pp. 130, plates, maps, figs.
The large medieval fortress of Qal'at al-Subayba (alternatively known as Mivzar Nimrod or Qal'at Namrud), located on a spur of the southern slopes of Mt. Hermon, is by all accounts an impressive site for the modern visitor. Many readers of this journal will also recognize it as an important location in the history of the region, guarding as it does a southern approach to Damascus, and for them this volume will be a valuable and useful addition to their libraries.
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Article: Ancient Quran Available on Internet
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September 5, 2002 ;
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... ... Internet users can see it and read highlights. The national library announced Wednesday that the ancient holy book, known as Sultan Baybars' Quran, joins texts from Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism in its Turning the Pages project, which aims to widen access ...
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