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Distances of Places in Jezireh. 
FRoM the source of the Euphrates (,; Forat) to the borders 
of Melitiah, to Samisat, two days journey: from Samisat to 
Hasermenje, four days journey; to a3 Raccah, two 
days journey : from Racca to l Anbar, twenty merhileh; 
from  Tacrith to Anbar, two days journey; from Tacrith 
to ozs Mousul, six days journey; from Mousul to Amid, 
four days journey; from Amid to Samisat, three days journey; 
from Samisat to Melitiah, three days journey; from Mousul to 
Beled, one merhileh; and from Beled to ai Nisibin, 
three merhileh; from Nisibin toRas-al-aien, three 
merhileh; from Ras-al-aien to a3) Racca, a journey of four days. 
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Of the Towns and Districts of Jezireh. 
Nisibin is rendered, by its river and delightful verdure, 
one of the pleasantest places of Jezireh. It is a considerable 
town, situated on a level ground, watered by a stream which