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Al Hamra Destination Guide

Delve into Al Hamra in Lebanon

Al Hamra in the region of Aakkâr is a city in Lebanon - some 72 mi or ( 116 km ) North-East of Beirut , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Al Hamra

Current time in Al Hamra is now 05:49 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Beirut " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Tarin, Tall Kalakh, Shin, and Krak des Chevaliers. While being here, make sure to check out Nicosia . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Al Hamra ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Krak des Chevaliers walk around the Battlements

2:22 min by Beran1979
Views: 1150 Rating: 5.00

One of the undefeated and greatest castles of the world. Build by the Curusaders it was an important part of the defenses of the region. Walk around the Battlements with views of the castle and the su ..

122. Stopem po Syrii. Hitch-hiking in Syria

0:19 min by michalkruszewski
Views: 792 Rating: 5.00

Stopem po Syrii. Hitch-hiking in Syria. ..


Crac des Chevaliers

2:04 min by Beran1979
Views: 268 Rating: 5.00

View of the world's most famous castle from the battlements and from the highest tower. ..

Syria - Crac Des Chevaliers

1:34 min by sonic581
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Interesting facts about this location

Chadra

Chadra is a Lebanese village of Akkar villages in the State of the North Lebanon. Located in a pool of villages called Al dourayb.

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Located at 34.62 36.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Populated places in Lebanon

Homs Gap

The Homs Gap (also called the Akkar Gap) is a relatively flat passage in the Orontes River Valley of southern Syria. Nicknamed the "gateway to Syria," the gap separates the An-Nusayriyah Mountains and Jebel Zawiyah from the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountains. The small Nahr al-Kabir river runs down the Gap to the Syrian coast to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Located at 34.70 36.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Homs Governorate, Mountain passes of Syria, Trade routes, Valleys of Syria

Battle of Kadesh

The Battle of Kadesh (also Qadesh) took place between the forces of the Egyptian Empire under Ramesses II and the Hittite Empire under Muwatalli II at the city of Kadesh on the Orontes River, in what is now the Syrian Arab Republic. The battle is generally dated to 1274 BC, and is the earliest battle in recorded history for which details of tactics and formations are known. It was probably the largest chariot battle ever fought, involving perhaps 5,000–6,000 chariots.

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Located at 34.56 36.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: 1270s BC, 13th-century BC conflicts, Battles involving ancient Egypt, Battles involving the Canaanites, Battles involving the Hittite Empire, Canaan, Military history of Syria, Ramesses II

Wadi al-Nasara

Wadi al-Nasara is a popular tourist site in western Syria, close to the Lebanese border and administratively belonging to the governorate of Homs. Most people in the area are Christian.

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Located at 34.75 36.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Valleys of Syria

Educational foundation Nissei school

Educational Foundation Nissei School is a school in Mie prefecture Tsu city Hakusan Cho. Courses are offered in eight fields. Attached schools include a junior high school, high school and preschool. In Hyōgo Prefecture Himeji city there is a Nissei school in Yumesaki Cho.

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Located at 34.73 36.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Education in Mie Prefecture, High schools in Japan