Shalāb
District of
Aleppo Governorate - Syria

Battle of Ager Sanguinis

In the Battle of Ager Sanguinis, also known as the Battle of the Field of Blood, the Battle of Sarmada, or the Battle of Balat, Roger of Salerno's Crusader army of the Principality of Antioch was annihilated by the army of Ilghazi of Mardin, the Artuqid ruler of Aleppo on June 28, 1119.

Located at 36.1789, 36.7194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.433 miles away.
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Battles of the Crusades, Battles involving the Seljuk Turks, 12th-century crusades, Conflicts in 1119

Battle of Azaz (1125)

In the Battle of Azaz forces of the Crusader States commanded by King Baldwin II of Jerusalem defeated Aq-Sunqur il-Bursuqi's army of Seljuk Turks on June 11, 1125 and raised the siege of the town. (One authority says the battle was fought on June 13.)

Located at 36.1789, 36.7195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.433 miles away.
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Battles of the Crusades, Battles involving the Seljuk Turks, 12th-century crusades, Conflicts in 1125

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) was established by charter in 1975. It started operations in 1977. It is one of 15 such centers supported across the world by the CGIAR*. The dry areas of the developing world occupy some 3 billion hectares (about 19% of total global land area), and are home to one-third of the global population – over 1.7 billion people.

Located at 36.0163, 36.9428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.435 miles away.
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International research institutes, Agricultural research institutes, 1975 establishments

Qinnasrin

Qinnasrin, was a historical town in northern Syria. It gained fame as an important religious and cultural centre of Syriac Christians before the coming of Islamic conquests. The ancient Chalcis was the birthplace of 3rd century Neoplatonist philosopher Iamblichus. The town was situated 25 km south west of Aleppo on the west bank of the Queiq River and was connected to Aleppo with a major road during the Roman times.

Located at 35.9986, 36.9981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.437 miles away.
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Syriac Christianity, Archaeological sites in Aleppo Governorate, Former populated places in Syria

Lycée Français d'Alep

The Lycée Français d'Alep, known also as MLF lycée d'Alep, École Française or the French school, is a French lycée in the city of Aleppo, Syria, founded in 1997 by the Mission laïque française, an organization which also helped found other lycées all over the world. The school is located at Cordoba Hills neighborhood, near the village of Kafr Joum, 15 km south-west of Aleppo city, near the Aleppo-Damascus highway.

Located at 36.1147, 36.9783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.441 miles away.
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Education in Aleppo, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Educational institutions established in 1997, Schools in Syria

Atarib District

Atarib is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Aleppo Governorate. Its capital city is the city of Atarib. The population of the district is 76,962 according to the 2004 official census. Until December 2008, Atarib was asub-district within the Mount Simeon District.

Located at 36.1333, 36.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.435 miles away.
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Atarib District

Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing

The Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing is an international border crossing between Syria and Turkey. It is situated on the M45 Syrian Highway and D827 Turkish Highway between the cities of İskenderun and Aleppo, and is known for its long lines of trucks and buses. The closest town on the Turkish side of the border is Reyhanlı in the Hatay Province, and the closest towns on the Syrian side are ad-Dana and Atarib. The crossing is the site of a 6th century triumphal arch.

Located at 36.2306, 36.6926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.434 miles away.
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Syria–Turkey border crossings, Archaeological sites in Aleppo Governorate, Archaeological sites in Turkey, Roman sites in Syria, Roman sites in Turkey, Byzantine architecture, Visitor attractions in Syria, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Turkey, Visitor attractions in Turkey

Siege of Base 46

The Siege of Base 46 was a siege of the Syrian Army base at Urum al-Sughra by opposition forces waged from late September 2012 until 19 November 2012 as part of the Syrian civil war. It ended on 19 November 2012 after opposition forces stormed and captured Base 46, in what is considered a key strategic victory for FSA forces operating in northern Syria.

Located at 36.1257, 36.8879 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.438 miles away.
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Sieges of the Syrian civil war, Conflicts in 2012, Aleppo Governorate, 2012 in Syria

Taftanaz Air Base

Taftanaz Air Base is a Syrian Air Force installation located 1.7 miles south of Taftanaz, Idlib Governorate and 1.8 miles east of Taoum, Idlib Governorate, Syria. Taftanaz is a home to two squadrons of Mil-8/17 Hip helicopters. Led by jihadist fighters from the Al-Nusra Front and a Ahrar al-Sham battalion Syrian rebels overran Taftanaz during the second week in January, 2013.

Located at 35.9722, 36.7831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.427 miles away.
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Syrian Air Force