Beitima or Baytima (Arabic: بيتيما) is a Syrian village in the Qatana District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Beitima had a population of 3,366 in the 2004 census.[1]

History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Beitima's population as Sunni Muslim.[2] During the Syrian Civil War, the village was the site of several prominent clashes between pro and anti-regime forces. It was described as being a predominantly Druze village by this point.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Rif Dimashq Governorate. (in Arabic)
  2. ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 139
  3. ^ "Clashes in southern Syria kill 40: monitor". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  4. ^ Dakroub, Hussein (8 November 2014). "Lebanese Army bars wounded Syrian rebels until hostages freed". Elias Bejjani News Bulletin. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Syrian death toll rises ahead of expected UN envoy visit". Middle East Eye. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 2024-11-18.

Bibliography

33°22′N 36°00′E / 33.367°N 36.000°E / 33.367; 36.000


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beitima
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