Ḩāliyā
District of
Rif-dimashq Governorate - Syria

Battle of Maysalun

The Battle of Maysalun, also called The Battle of Maysalun Pass, was a battle fought between forces of the Kingdom of Syria and French forces on 23 July 1920 near the town of Maysalun, about 12 miles west of Damascus, towards the Lebanese border. At the battle, the better equipped and trained French forces decisively defeated the Arab forces.

Located at 33.5956, 36.0647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.294 miles away.
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Franco-Syrian War, Conflicts in 1920, Battles involving France, Battles involving Syria, 1920 in France, 1920 in Syria

Abila Lysaniou

Abila Lysaniou or Abila Lysaniae or Abila was an ancient city, on the Abana River and capital of ancient Abilene, Coele-Syria. The site is currently that of the village Suk Wadi Barada, circa 20 km northwest of Damascus, Syria. The city's surname is derived from Lysanias, a governor of the region. The site contains ruins of a temple, aqueducts, and other remains, and inscriptions, on the banks of the river.

Located at 33.6267, 36.1058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.297 miles away.
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Coele-Syria, Ancient Greek sites in Syria, Hellenistic colonies, New Testament places, Titular sees in Asia, Ancient Greek cities, Former populated places in Syria

Salera Hill

Salera Hill is a pilgrimage centre in Damascus, Syria. The following sacred spots are located on it: Cave of Ashab al-Kahf Koh-e Raqim Masjid Sulayman Footprint of Imam Ali Sermon written by Imam Ali on stone with his finger.

Located at 33.6283, 36.0967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.297 miles away.
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Ziyarat, Geography of Damascus, Mausoleums in Syria

Rayak (Riyaq)

Riyaq, also Rayak, is a Lebanese town in the Beqaa Mohafazat (Governorate), near the city of Zahlé. It has one military airport, an old train station on the former line from Beirut to Damascus, and a hospital. Riyaq Air Base was bombed by the Israeli Air Force during the 2006 Lebanon War. The landing strip was severely damaged as a result.

Located at 33.851, 35.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Fertile Crescent, Great Rift Valley, Beqaa Valley, Shepherd Neolithic sites, Heavy Neolithic sites

Al-Zabadani District

Zabadani District or az-Zabadan is a district of the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 63,780. The centre of the district is the city of Zabadani. Until February 2009, the sub-districts of Ayn al-Fijeh and Al-Dimas were part of the Zabadani district before being incorporated to form the newly established district of Qudsaya.

Located at 33.7167, 36.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Al-Zabadani District

Sirghaya

Sirghaya (Arabic سرغايا) is small town located in the Damascus countryside in south west Syria.

Located at 33.8, 36.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.306 miles away.
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Populated places in Al-Zabadani District, Towns in Syria

Maysalun

Maysalun is a mountainous region in southwestern Syrian located on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountains about 12 kilometers west of Damascus, in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and has an altitude of about 1090 meters. The area is situated on the ancient route between Damascus and Lebanon and has long been famous for its khans and rest-stops. The closest town in the area is al-Dimas.

Located at 33.5956, 36.0647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.294 miles away.
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Rif Dimashq Governorate, Mountain passes of Syria

Nabi Habeel Mosque

Nabi Habeel Mosque is located on the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada river (Wadi Barada), in Syria. This mosque is believed to contain the grave of Abel, son of Adam as believed by Muslims, who are frequent visitors of this mosque for ziyarat. The mosque was built by Ottoman Wali Ahmad Pasha in 1599, and it is said to have 40 mihrabs.

Located at 33.6214, 36.1061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.297 miles away.
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Cain and Abel, Shia mosques, Shia Islam in Syria, Twelvers, Ziyarat, Shrines, Islamic holy places, Mausoleums in Syria, Mosques in Damascus, Arabic architecture, Tombs of biblical people, 16th-century mosques

Zarzar Lake

Zarzar Lake is a lake, located 30 kilometres northwest of Damascus, Syria. It is lies to the east of Haloua. In the northeastern part of the lake is a dam.

Located at 33.6164, 36.0436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.294 miles away.
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Lakes of Syria