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Touring Al Hariyah in Syria
Al Hariyah in the region of Rif-dimashq is a city located in Syria - some 26 mi or ( 42 km ) South-West of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Time in Al Hariyah is now 05:23 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Zurayqiyah, Sa'sa, Mazra'at Bayt Jinn, and Kawm Marj al Burghuth. Being here already, consider visiting Nicosia . Check out our recommendations for Al Hariyah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force Zone
The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 350 on 31 May 1971, to implement Resolution 338 (1973) which called for an immediate ceasefire and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242. The resolution was passed on the same day the "Agreement on Disengagement" was signed between Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights, finally establishing a ceasefire to end the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Located at 33.12 35.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Syrian Private University
Syrian Private University is a private university located in Syria.
Located at 33.31 36.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Battle of Kissoué
The Battle of Kissoué (17 June 1941) was part of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II. The battle is noted for the confrontation between Vichy French and the Free French Forces. The Free French met with stiff resistance from the Vichy French.
Located at 33.35 36.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Battle of Marj al-Saffar (1303)
The Battle of Marj al-Saffar (or Marj al-Suffar), also known as the Battle of Shaqhab, took place on April 20 through April 22, 1303 between the Mamluks and the Mongols and their Armenian allies near Kiswe, Syria, just south of Damascus. The battle, a disastrous defeat for the Mongols, put an end to Ghazan Khan's invasions of Syria.
Located at 33.36 36.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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