a town of Asia, in Natolia, and in the province Adansonia, province of Carmania. It is seated on the river Choquen; on the banks of which stands a strong little castle built on a rock. It has a great number of beautiful fountains brought from the river by means of waterworks. Over the river there is a stately bridge of fifteen arches, which leads to the water-works. The climate is very pleasant and healthy, and the winter mild and serene; but the summer is so hot as to oblige the principal inhabitants to retire into the neighbouring mountains, where they spend six months among shady trees and grottoes, in a most delicious manner. The adjacent country is rich and fertile, and produces melons, cucumbers, pomegranates, pulse, and herbs of all sorts, all the year round; besides corn, wine, and fruits in their proper season. It is 30 miles east of Tarius, on the road to Aleppo. E. long. 35° 42'. N. lat. 38° 10'.