Al-Bayda, Hama
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History
Al-Bayda was founded by Ibrahim Bolous Ghanemeh in about 1730. The town is home to the St. Gawargeos church, which was built in 1814.
Economy
Most of Al-Bayda's residents work in agriculture, tourism, or for the government.
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