Explore Urqub in Syria
Urqub in the region of Tartus is a town in Syria - some 112 mi or ( 181 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Current time in Urqub is now 12:52 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Surayriyah, Sirridin, Qaymidanah, Qal'at al 'Ulayqah, and Khuraybah. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Surayriyah . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Urqub ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Syrians defying Assad's Tanks بانياس تواجه الدبابات بجسدها
www.facebook.com شباب بانياس يتحدون دبابات الأسد بأجسادهم . Population of Banias in Syria defying Assad's regime tanks which are trying to enter the Besieged city. La population de Banias en Syrie déf ..
DAHER SAFRA VILLAGE IN SYRIA
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Marwan Ashy's House in Banias, Syria`
I visited my cousin Marwan's house in February 2008. I was very happy to have seen him after nearly 25 years. He has an amazing family. I shot this video and decided to upload it today since I saw Len ..
بانياس تغني للحرية
بانياس تغني للحرية .. من حوران هلت البشاير People demonstrate against Syrian regime, Banyass city of Syria 22nd April 2011 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Baniyas
Baniyas is a city in Tartous Governorate, northwestern Syria, located at the foot of the hill of Qalaat el-Marqab (housing the Crusade castle of Marqab, Margat in western sources), 55 km to the south of Latakia (ancient Laodicea) and 35 km north of Tartous (ancient Tortosa), and a Catholic titular see under the Latin name of Balanea, which is now vacant. It is famous for its orchards and its export of wood.
Located at 35.18 35.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
An-Nusayriyah Mountains
The an-Nusayriyah Mountains, also known as al-Alawiyin Mountains (جبال العلويين / Jibāl al-‘Alawīyin)—both names referring to the Alawi sect which has traditionally lived there—or under their Syrian official name of Coastal Mountain Range (سلسلة الجبال الساحلية / Silsilat al-Jibāl al-Sāḥiliyah), are a mountain range in northwestern Syria running north-south, parallel to the coastal plain. Classically they were known as the Bargylus and under the Hashashins were known as the Jabal Bahra.
Located at 35.25 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Al-Shaykh Badr District
Al-Shaykh Badr District is a district of the Tartus Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 52,981. The centre of the district is the town of Al-Shaykh Badr.
Located at 34.98 36.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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