Delve into Zawr al Hamad in Syria
Zawr al Hamad in the region of Hama is located in Syria - some 120 mi or ( 192 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .
Local time in Zawr al Hamad is now 04:17 AM (Sunday) . 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: Zawr an Nasiriyah, Zawr al Jadid, Zawr al Hamad, Tayyibat al Imam, and Souran. While being here, you might want to check out Zawr an Nasiriyah . We discovered some clip posted online . 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 Zawr al Hamad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Waterwheel Diving in Hama, Syria
The Norias of Hama, Syria. The "Norias"(waterwheels) is not only a tourist attraction, can be a toy for the locals too! ..
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Hama city of Syria 22th April 2011 while taking down the president picture in the front of the association of teachers, city centre, Hama, Syria ..
Arab Castles and Water wheels Mikeandfi's photos around Hama, Syria (hama water wheels photos)
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Credi, c'est shawarma a Hama Worldkerros's photos around Hamah, Syria
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Interesting facts about this location
Orontes River
See Orontid dynasty for the Armenian kings and satraps called Orontes. The Orontes or Asi is a river of Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. It was anciently the chief river of the Levant, also called Draco, Typhon and Axius. The last was a native form, from whose revival, or continuous employment in native speech, has preceded the modern name ‘Āṣī ("rebel"), because the river flows from the south to the north unlike the rest of the rivers in the region.
Located at 35.25 36.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mhardeh
Mhardeh, also spelled Muhradah, is a city in northern Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located about 23 kilometers northwest of Hama. It is situated along the Orontes River, near the Ghab plain. Nearby localities include Halfaya and Taybat al-Imam to the east, Khitab to the southeast, Maarzaf to the south, Asilah and Jubb Ramlah to the southwest, Shaizar, Safsafiyah, Tremseh and Kafr Hud to the west and Kafr Zita and al-Lataminah to the north.
Located at 35.25 36.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Battle of the Orontes
The Battle of the Orontes was fought on 15 September 994 between the Byzantines and their Hamdanid allies under Michael Bourtzes against the forces of the Fatimid vizier of Damascus, the Turkish general Manjutakin. The battle was a Fatimid victory. In the 990s, the Byzantine Empire and the Fatimids were involved in a war in Syria, which also involved the Byzantine vassal state of Aleppo, controlled by the Hamdanid dynasty.
Located at 35.25 36.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Abu'l-Fida Mosque
The Abu'l-Fida Mosque is an Ayyubid-era mosque in Hama, Syria, located on the banks of the Orontes river. The mosque was erected by Abu'l-Fida in 1326.
Located at 35.14 36.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Great Mosque of Hama
The Great Mosque of Hama, is a mosque in Hama, Syria. It is located about 400 meters west of the citadel. Built in the 8th century CE, it was heavily damaged in a 1982 uprising, but today it has been completely restored.
Located at 35.13 36.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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