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Discover Al Mayah in Libya
Al Mayah in the region of Libya (general) is a place located in Libya - some 19 mi or ( 30 km ) West of Tripoli , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Mayah is now 08:21 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tripoli " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Zuwarah, Tripoli, Surt, Janzur, and Jadda'im. When in this area, you might want to check out Zuwarah . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Al Mayah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Al Maya
Al Maya is a settlement in Libya. On 21 August 2011 rebels fighting in the Libyan civil war advanced on the town but were pushed back by heavy artillery. After the reverse at Maya, Nato reportedly launched air strikes in the area. Rebels then later seized control of Maya, one resident saying that government forces put up "a brief fight" at the village, leaving behind a burned-out tank, and some cars that had been torched. "I am very happy," said one resident.
Located at 32.80 12.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Joudaim
Joudaim is a town in Libya northeast of Zawiya, noted during the push of the National Liberation Army on their way to "27km" crossing, before entering Tripoli. On 21 August 2011, a Sky News report stated that Joudaim had been taken by anti-Gaddafi forces as they advanced towards Tripoli as part of the 2011 Libyan civil war. The area is heavily forested and was host to several Arab Region Scout Jamborees.
Located at 32.78 12.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Mashashita
Mashashita (المشاشطة) is a village in Libya about 32 kilometres west of Tripoli. It is known for olive trees, palm trees, and some vegetables. The town has a mosque, called Salem Almashat Mosque, which is estimated to be 400 years old. Mashashita is located within the administrative district of Jafara.
Located at 32.80 13.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Janzur
Janzur or Janzour /ˈdʒɑːnzʊər/, also known as Zanzur, is a town in the District of Jafara in north-western Libya, located 12 kilometers west of the capital Tripoli.
Located at 32.82 13.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Zaawia Stadium
Zaawia Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Zawiya, Libya. The stadium holds 14,000 people. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Olympic Zaouia.
Located at 32.75 12.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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