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Touring Balat in Syria

Balat in the region of Aleppo is located in Syria - some 193 mi or ( 310 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital city .

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Time in Balat is now 05:58 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Zeraa, Umm al 'Amad al Qibliyah, Ad Dara'iyah Umm 'Adas, and Turaykiyah. Being here already, consider visiting Nicosia . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Balat ? 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

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 12 km away
Tags: Airports in Syria, Buildings and structures in Aleppo

Bab al-Hadid

Bab al-Hadid meaning the Iron Gate of Victory, is one of the nine historical gates of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. It is one of the well-preserved gates of old Aleppo.

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Located at 36.20 37.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Gates of 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 18 km away
Tags: 1230s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Siege of Aleppo (637)

The Siege of Aleppo, the Byzantine stronghold and one of few remaining Byzantine castles in the northern Levant after the decisive Battle of Yarmouk, was laid between July and October 637.

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Located at 36.20 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 630s in the Byzantine Empire, 637, Battles involving the Rashidun Caliphate, Battles of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, Battles of Khalid ibn Walid, Battles of the Arab–Byzantine Wars, History of Aleppo, Muslim conquest of Syria, Muslim conquests, Sieges, Sieges involving the Byzantine Empire

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 18 km away
Tags: Gates of Aleppo, Ziyarat

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