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Delve into Jawar al Jihash in Syria

Jawar al Jihash in the region of Aleppo is located in Syria - some 179 mi or ( 289 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .

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Local time in Jawar al Jihash is now 08:23 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wudeihi, Zeraa, Turkan, Tall Shaghib, and Tall 'Aran. While being here, you might want to check out Wudeihi . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Jawar al Jihash ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Qinnasrin

Qinnasrin, was a historical town in northern Syria. It gained fame as an important religious and cultural centre of Syriac Christians before the coming of Islamic conquests. The ancient Chalcis was the birthplace of 3rd century Neoplatonist philosopher Iamblichus. The town was situated 25 km south west of Aleppo on the west bank of the Queiq River and was connected to Aleppo with a major road during the Roman times.

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Located at 36.00 37.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Aleppo Governorate, Former populated places in Syria, Syriac Christianity

Khan Tuman (building)

Khan Tuman is a large khan is located in the village of Khan Tuman, about fifteen kilometers south of Aleppo, on the west bank of the Quweiq River. It was built in 1189 by Ayyubid Emir Tuman Nuri as a rural khan to protect travelers on the trade route linking the Euphrates to the Mediterranean Sea. A second khan was added abutting its southern wall in 1478 by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbey (1468–1496).

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Located at 36.12 37.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 1180s architecture, 1470s architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1652, Buildings and structures in Aleppo Governorate, Caravanserais in Syria, Islamic architecture

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

Al-Firdaws Madrasa

Al-Firdaws Madrasa is a madrasah complex located southwest of Bab al-Maqam in Aleppo, Syria. It is the largest and best known of the Ayyubid madrasas in Aleppo. Due to its location outside the city walls, the madrasa was developed as a freestanding structure.

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Located at 36.19 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: 1230s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo, Mosques in 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 21 km away
Tags: 1230s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo