Discover Turkiyah in Syria
Turkiyah in the region of Ar-Raqqah is a town located in Syria - some 216 mi or ( 347 km ) North-East of Damascus , the country's capital .
Local time in Turkiyah is now 02:50 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: At Tabaqah, Ibad, Hunaydah, Hawra, and Huwayjat Faraj. When in this area, you might want to check out At Tabaqah . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Turkiyah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Baath Dam
The Baath Dam is a dam on the Euphrates, located 22 kilometres upstream from the city of Ar-Raqqah in Ar-Raqqah Governorate, Syria. Construction of the dam started in 1983 and was finished in 1986. It is intended to generate hydroelectric power as well as regulate the irregular flow from the Tabqa Dam, which is located 18 kilometres upstream from the Baath Dam. These irregularities in the flow from the Tabqa Dam are caused by changes in the electricity demand.
Located at 35.89 38.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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