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Water and its Varying Forms
Tomb of Mohammed Bin Ali, Salalah, Oman.
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The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.
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King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)
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Orontes River: References & Edit History

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Map added. Oct 09, 2023
Modified link of Web site: Livius - Orontes, Asia. Nov 06, 2019
Changed spelling of "Hims" to "Homs." May 03, 2012
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - World - Orontes River, Asia. Nov 12, 2010
Add new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Orontes River, Asia. Nov 11, 2010
Add new Web site: Theoi Greek Mythology - Orontes, Asia. Nov 11, 2010
Add new Web site: Livius - Orontes, Asia. Nov 11, 2010
Media added. Sep 30, 2010
Article revised and updated. Sep 30, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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