Al Maḩaţţah
District of Homs
in Homs Governorate, Syria

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.727 and 36.723 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 43' 36" and E 36° 43' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - SYP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, French, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:22 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Damascus
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:22 am and 4:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Syria in Western Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Syria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Syria. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Explore Al Maḩaţţah

The district Al Maḩaţţah of Homs in Homs Governorate is located in Syria about 87 mi north of Damascus, the country's capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

26°C (78 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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Siria, Homs, Bab As Sibaa, Manifestabte FALLECIDO por Bala de Milicias del Regimen, 17/04/2011

Published: April 20, 2011
Length: 00:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Bab As Sibaa, Manifestabte FALLECIDO por Bala de Milicias del Regimen en la Matanza del Barrio de Bab As-Sibaa, 17/04/2011 El origen de todo lo que esta pasando en Siria y el...


Siria, Homs Ciudad, Nuevas Imagenes MASACRE Plza AL TAHRIR (Saa Jadida), 18/04/2011

Published: May 08, 2011
Length: 27:25 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs Ciudad, Nuevas Imagenes de la MASACRE cometida por las Milicias del regimen genocida de bashar al Asad en la Plza AL TAHRIR (Saa Jadida), 18/04/2011 حمص مقطع جديد عن...


Siria, Homs, Testigo Masacre de Homs Herido de Bala por Milicias del Regimen, 18/04/2011

Published: April 20, 2011
Length: 04:07 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Testigo Masacre de Homs Herido de Bala por Milicias del Regimen, 18/04/2011 El origen de todo lo que esta pasando en Siria y el levantamiento, TOTALMENTE PACIFICO pidiendo ...


Siria, Homs, Manifestantes descubren policia infiltrado incitandoles a quemar instalaciones, 2011

Published: April 10, 2011
Length: 52:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Los Manifestantes pacificos de Homs descubren a un policia infiltrado entre ellos que les incitaba a quemar instalaciones de la policia y milicias secretas del gobierno. El Gobierno...


Siria, Homs, Traslado Joven manifestante Muerto en Bab Al Sibaa, 08/04/2011

Published: April 13, 2011
Length: 46:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Traslado de un Joven manifestante Muerto en una furgoneta en el barrio Bab Al Sibaa de Homs, 08/04/2011 El origen de todo lo que esta pasando en Siria y el levantamiento, ...


Siria, Homs, Talbisah, Cuerpo Niño de Familia Al Fayad Fallecidos en Baniyas, 13/04/2011

Published: April 13, 2011
Length: 18:37 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Talbisah, Cuerpo de uno de los NIÑOS (Faiz al Fayad) de la Familia Al Fayad Fallecidos en Baniyas a manos de las milicias criminales del regimen. La familia vivia y trabajaba...


Siria, Homs, Video FILMADO por MILICIAS del RÉGIMEN de SU MASACRE en Plza AL TAHRIR, 18/04/2011

Published: May 01, 2011
Length: 40:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Video FILMADO por uno de las MILICIAS del RÉGIMEN de SU MASACRE en Plza AL TAHRIR (Saa Jadida) en la Madrugada del 18/04/2011. En él Dice que es un Recuerdo para los ...


Siria, Homs, MASACRE de Manifestantes por Milicias de Bashar al Asad, 22/04/2011

Published: April 23, 2011
Length: 00:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, MASACRE de Manifestantes por Milicias de Bashar al Asad, 22/04/2011. Hubo 4 muertos en esta manifestación, pero hay DECENAS de FALLECIDOS Y HERIDOS en la el resto de la ...


Siria, Homs Ciudad, Bab Ed Dreb, LLUVIA DE BALAS DE FRANCOTIRADORES contra Manifestantes, 06/05/2011

Published: May 08, 2011
Length: 01:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs Ciudad, Bab Ed Dreb, LLUVIA DE BALAS DE Los FRANCOTIRADORES Apostados en el Tejado de una Escuela (Muthanna), contra Manifestantes, 06/05/2011 نار حي على المتظاهرين...


MCSY | حمص - هجوم الشبيحة والأمن - جمعة الحظر الجوي

Published: October 28, 2011
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MCSyrianRevolution

هجوم الشبيحة والأمن على المتظاهرين في جامع عمر بن الخطاب بحي الملعب في حمص في جمعة الحظر الجوي 28 تشرين الأول/...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Homs

Homs, previously known as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 metres above sea level and is located 162 kilometres north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast. Homs is a major industrial center, and with a population of at least 652,609 people, it is the third largest city in Syria after Aleppo to the north and the capital Damascus to the south.

Located at 34.7308, 36.7094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Syria, Homs, Populated places established in the 3rd millennium BC, Roman towns and cities in Syria, Royal Family of Emesa

Qatna

Qatna (Arabic قطنا, modern Tell el-Mishrife, Arabic المشرفة) is an archaeological site in the Wadi il-Aswad, a tributary of the Orontes, 18 km northeast of Homs, Syria. It consists in a tell occupying 1 km², which makes it one of the largest Bronze Age towns in western Syria. The tell is located at the edge of the limestone-plateau of the Syrian desert towards the fertile Homs-Bassin. The tell is named after the adjacent modern town of al-Mishirfeh.

Located at 34.835, 36.8658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bronze Age sites in Syria, History of Syria, Amarna letters locations, Ancient Assyrian cities, Populated places in Homs District, Former populated places in Syria

Battle of Emesa

The Battle of Emesa was fought in 272 between Roman and Palmyran forces. The Romans were led by Emperor Aurelian, while the Palmyrans were led by Queen Zenobia and her general Zabdas. Aurelian had started a campaign to reconquer the secessionist Palmyrene Empire, led by Vaballathus and his mother Queen Zenobia. He had come to the East willing to show his mercy to the Roman peoples of the area, and had defeated Zenobia at the Battle of Immae, near Antioch.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
272, Battles involving the Roman Empire, Palmyra

Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar

The Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar, also known as the Third Battle of Homs, was a Mongol victory over the Mamluks in 1299.

Located at 34.7368, 36.7156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military history of Syria, Battles involving the Mongols, Battles involving Georgia (country), Battles involving Armenia, 13th century in Syria, Wars involving the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), Conflicts in 1299

Al-Baath University

50x40pxThis article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Al-Baath University جامعة البعث {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Established September 14, 1979Type PublicPresident Amer FakhouriAdmin. staff 600Students 36,000 (additional 15,000 in open education)Location Homs, Homs Governorate, SyriaWebsite http://www.

Located at 34.7128, 36.7086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Syria, Education in Homs, Buildings and structures in Homs, Educational institutions established in 1979, Al-Baath University

Second Battle of Homs

The Second Battle of Homs was fought in western Syria on October 29, 1281, between the armies of the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt and Ilkhanate, division of the Mongol Empire centered on Iran. The battle was part of Abaqa Khan's attempt at taking Syria from the Mamluks.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving Armenia, Battles involving Georgia (country), Battles involving the Mongols, Homs, Wars involving the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), Conflicts in 1281, 1281 in Asia

St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt

Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt is a historical Syriac Orthodox Church in Homs, Syria. The church is built over an underground church dating back to 50 AD. It is the seat of the Syriac Orthodox archbishopric. The church contains a venerated relic that is supposed to be a section of the belt of Mary mother of Jesus.

Located at 34.7293, 36.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Syriac Orthodox churches, 1st-century architecture, Churches in Homs, Christian organizations established in the 1st century

Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Homs)

The Great Mosque of al-Nuri also called al-Nouri Mosque, is a mosque in Homs, Syria. It is situated off ash-Shouhada street, adjacent to the city's historical roofed souks ("markets").

Located at 34.7309, 36.7146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
12th-century architecture, Arabic architecture, Mosques in Homs, Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques

First Battle of Homs

For other battles in the same area but in different years, see Battle of Homs. The first Battle of Homs was fought on December 10, 1260, between the armies of the Mongol Ilkhanate of Persia and the forces of Egypt, in Syria. After the historic Mamluk victory over the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in September 1260, Hulagu Khan of the Ilkhanate had the Ayyubid Sultan of Damascus and other Ayyubid princes executed in revenge, thus effectively ending the dynasty in Syria.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wars involving the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), Battles involving the Mongols, Homs, Conflicts in 1260, 1260s in Asia

Siege of Emesa

The Siege of Emesa was laid by the forces of Rashidun Caliphate from December 635 up until March 636. This led to the Islamic conquest of Emesa, which was a major trading city of the Byzantine Empire in the Levant.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
635, 636, Battles of Khalid ibn Walid, Battles of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, Sieges involving the Byzantine Empire, Battles involving the Rashidun Caliphate, Battles of the Arab–Byzantine Wars, 630s in the Byzantine Empire, Homs, Muslim conquest of Syria

List of Syrian Air Force bases

This page lists bases and airports operated or used by the Syrian Air Force. Some of these bases may have fallen into the hands of rebel forces.

Located at 34.5692, 36.5728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military installations of Syria, Airports in Syria, Military airbases, Syrian Air Force, Lists of military installations, Syrian military-related lists, Lists of buildings and structures in Syria

Homs Camp

Homs camp is a Palestinian refugee camp within the city of Homs, Syria and around 160 kilometers north of Damascus. As of 2002, the camp had a population of 13,825 inhabitants. The camp was established in 1949 following the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War on an area of 150,000 square meters. It is adjacent to al-Baath University and most of the refugees are originally from the villages surrounding Haifa and Acre in northern Palestine.

Located at 34.7084, 36.7074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Homs, Populated places established in 1949, Palestinian refugee camps in Syria

Lake Homs

Lake Homs is a lake near Homs, Syria, fed by the Orontes River. The lake is located 15 km from the city of Homs, extends over 60 km, and is known for a large fish population. One main canal, 60 kilometers long, supplies the whole city of Homs with drinking water, and a whole network of secondary channels provide for the irrigation of some 20,000 hectares. The banks of the lake are steep in places and rather inaccessible; there is no road right the way round.

Located at 34.6434, 36.5728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Syria, Homs

Church of Saint Elian

The Church of Saint Elian is a church in Homs, Syria, located along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street near the Gate of Palmyra. The Feast of St. Elian is held annually at the church on February 6, attracting a large number of pilgrims.

Located at 34.7288, 36.7243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Homs, 5th-century church buildings

Gates of Homs

The Gates of Homs refer to gates of the city of Homs in central Syria. Historically under the Abbasid dynasty, the city had seven gates. They were the following: Bab al-Souq (Gate of the Market), thought to have been located on the southwestern corner of the al-Nouri Mosque. Bab Tadmor located on the northeastern side of the wall. Bab al-Dreib (or Bab al-Deir) located on the eastern side of the wall. Bab al-Sebaa (Gate of the Lions) located east of the citadel, and leads to the Old City.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates, Gates by city, Buildings and structures in Homs

Quwatli Street (Homs)

Shoukri al-Quwatly Street or simply Quwatly Street is the main street of central Homs, Syria. The street is a short, but wide strip of road with a large roundabout at both ends. Central Homs lies on either side of Quwatli Street, named after former Syrian president Shukri al-Quwatli. At its eastern end is the Great Mosque of al-Nuri and Martyr's Square with the old clock tower, while the new clock tower is located at its western end.

Located at 34.7312, 36.7094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Homs

Lake Homs Dam

The Lake Homs Dam is a Roman-built dam near the city of Homs, Syria, which is in use to this day. Contrary to an older hypothesis which tentatively linked the origins of the dam to Egyptian ruler Sethi (1319–1304 BC), the structure dates to 284 AD when it was built by the Roman emperor Diocletian (284–305 AD) for irrigation purposes.

Located at 34.6626, 36.6178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Syria, Ancient Roman dams, Gravity dams, Buildings and structures in Homs Governorate

1972 Israeli air raid in Syria and Lebanon

1972 Israeli air raid in Syria and Lebanon Part of the Operation Wrath of God Date September 8, 1972 Location Palestinian refugee camps in Syria and southern Lebanon Belligerents 22x20px Israel 22x20px PLO Casualties and losses None 65–200 killed {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }} {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }} On 8 September, Israeli planes bombed ten PLO bases in Syria and Lebanon as a response to the Munich massacre.

Located at 34.6513, 36.8591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airstrikes, Military responses by Israel to the Munich massacre, Aerial operations and battles involving Israel

Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium

Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium is a multipurpose stadium located in the Syrian city of Homs. It is the 3rd largest football stadium in Syria and is mostly used for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Al-Karamah SC and Al-Wathba SC, and holds around 32,000 spectators.

Located at 34.7299, 36.6979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Homs, Homs

2012 Homs offensive

The 2012 Homs offensive was a Syrian Army crackdown on the opposition stronghold of Homs, within the scope of the Siege of Homs, beginning since early February 2012 and ending with the U.N. brockered cease fire on April 14, 2012. The offensive began by artillery bombardment by the Syrian armed forces in response to an attack by the Free Syrian Army on Syrian Army checkpoints on 3 February 2012, killing 10 soldiers.

Located at 34.7308, 36.7094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2012, Military operations of the Syrian civil war, Homs, 2012 in Syria, Massacres in Syria

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Homs.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ḩayy al Maḩaţţah, Al Maḩaţţah, حي المحطة, المحطة