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Safirah Destination Guide

Delve into Safirah in Syria

Safirah in the region of Aleppo with its 95,832 residents is located in Syria - some 188 mi or ( 302 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Safirah

Local time in Safirah is now 11:43 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Umm al 'Amad al Qibliyah, Tayarah, Turkan, Tall Shaghib, and Tall Na'am. While being here, you might want to check out Umm al 'Amad al Qibliyah . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Safirah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Aleppo War 10/10/2012 حلب

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ARC in London Ziyarah to Owais Qarni and Ammar Yasser May 2009 (2)

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The London Ahl Ul Bayt Revert Community Ziyyarrah to Sayyedah Zainab and the Ahl Ul Bayt (AS) and their companions in Damascus in May 2009 ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Sabkhat al-Jabbul

Sabkhat al-Jabbūl or Mamlahat al-Jabbūl or Lake Jabbūl is a large, traditionally seasonal, saline lake and concurrent salt flats 30 km southeast of Aleppo, Syria, in the Bāb District of Aleppo Governorate. It is the largest natural lake in Syria and the second largest lake after the artificial Lake Assad. In 2009 the lake covered about 100 km and was relatively stable. The salt flats are extensive and can be seen from space.

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Located at 36.07 37.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Aleppo Governorate, Bird sanctuaries, Lakes of Syria, Ramsar sites in Syria, Saline lakes, Salt flats

Aleppo International Airport

Aleppo International Airport is an international airport serving Aleppo, Syria. The airport serves as a secondary hub for Syrian Arab Airlines. The history of the airport dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. It was upgraded and developed over the years until 1999 when the new current terminal was inaugurated. As of January 01, 2012 all flights were suspended due to fighting between the rebels and the Syrian Army around the area.

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Located at 36.18 37.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Airports in Syria, Buildings and structures in Aleppo

Al-Kameliyah Madrasa

Al-Kamiliyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex in Aleppo, Syria. It was built between 1230-37 by Fatima Khatun daughter of Ayyubid Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil. Its plan is a development of the plan of the al-Shadbakhtiyah Madrasa, with an increase in size and craftsmanship. The madrasa is made of two floors. The first is a tripartite prayer hall facing the northern iwan and two mausoleums flanking either side of the prayer hall. These elements open to a courtyard space through an arcade of piers.

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Located at 36.19 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: 1230s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Zahiriyah Madrasa

Al-Zahiriyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located between the Kamiliyah and the Firdaws madrasas, about 500 metres south of Bab al-Maqam, in Aleppo, Syria. It was built by Az-Zahir Ghazi in 1217. The building consists of an entrance portal which opens onto an oblong courtyard with two tripartite arcades on the north and south ends, a deep iwan on the east end, and a group of small rooms on the west end.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.19 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: 1210s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Bab al-Maqam

Bab al-Maqam is one of the Gates of Aleppo. It was built by al-Aziz Muhammad in 1230 on the road that connected the Maqamat with the Citadel. It is unique in its planning and form. The design's innovative quality implies a monumental, ceremonial function rather than a military one. Yasser Tabbaa presents an argument that supports this hypotheses.

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Located at 36.19 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Gates of Aleppo, Ziyarat

Historical Weather

temperature and rainfall during the year in Safirah