Explore Fah in Syria
Fah in the region of Aleppo is a town in Syria - some 196 mi or ( 315 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Current time in Fah is now 02:23 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Nicosia, Umm al 'Amad at Talatin, Umm al 'Amad al Qibliyah, Ad Dara'iyah Umm 'Adas, and At Tunbur. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Nicosia . Where to go and what to see in Fah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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.
Located at 36.18 37.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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.
Located at 36.20 37.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
1138 Aleppo earthquake
The 1138 Aleppo earthquake was among the deadliest earthquakes in history. Its name was taken from the city of Aleppo, in northern Syria, where the most casualties were sustained. The quake occurred on 11 October 1138 and was preceded by a smaller quake on the 10th. It is frequently listed as the third deadliest earthquake in history, following on from the Shensi and Tangshan earthquakes in China.
Located at 36.22 37.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Aleppo
Aleppo, located in northwestern Syria 310 kilometres (193 miles) from Damascus, is the largest city in Syria and serves as the capital of Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Syrian governorate. With an official population of 2,132,100 (2004 census), it is also one of the largest cities in the Levant. For centuries, Aleppo was Greater Syria's largest city and the Ottoman Empire's third, after İstanbul and Cairo.
Located at 36.22 37.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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.
Located at 36.20 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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