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Sukayk Destination Guide

Delve into Sukayk in Syria

Sukayk in the region of Idlib is a city in Syria - some 135 mi or ( 218 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .

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Current time in Sukayk is now 09:18 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Umm Haratayn, Tartiyah, Tu'mat al Khalifah, Souran, and Qubaybat Abu al Huda. While being here, make sure to check out Umm Haratayn . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sukayk ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Khan Shaykhun

Khan Shaykhun is a Syrian town administratively belonging to Idlib Governorate. Khan Shaykhun has an altitude of 350 meters. It has a population of 52,972.

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Located at 35.43 36.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Populated places in Maarrat al-Nu'man District, Towns in Syria

Maarrat al-Nu'man

Maarat al-Numaan is a city in northwestern Syria with a population of about 58,008 (2004 census). It is located at the highway between Aleppo and Hama and near the Dead Cities of Bara and Serjilla. The city, known as Arra to the Greeks and Marre to the Crusaders, has its present-day name combined of the traditional name and of its first Muslim governor an-Nu'man ibn Bashir, a companion of Muhammad.

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Located at 35.64 36.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Idlib Governorate, Cities in Syria, Crusades, Populated places in Maarrat al-Nu'man District

Siege of Shaizar

The Siege of Shaizar took place from April 28 to May 21, 1138. The allied forces of the Byzantine Empire, Principality of Antioch and County of Edessa besieged Shaizar in Syria, the capital of the Munqidhite Emirate. The siege resulted in the Emir of Shaizar paying an indemnity and becoming the vassal of the Byzantine emperor.

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Located at 35.27 36.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Tags: 12th-century crusades, Conflicts in 1138, County of Edessa, Sieges involving the Byzantine Empire, Sieges of the Crusades

Battle of Shaizar (1111)

In the Battle of Shaizar in 1111, a Crusader army commanded by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem and a Seljuk army led by Mawdud ibn Altuntash of Mosul fought to tactical draw but a withdrawal of Crusader forces.

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Located at 35.27 36.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Tags: 12th-century crusades, Battles involving the Seljuk Turks, Battles of the Crusades, Conflicts in 1111, Military history of Syria

Hass, Syria

Hass is a Syrian town administratively belonging to Idlib Governorate and Ma'arrat al-Numan District. Hass has an altitude of 630 meters. It has a population of 15,000. Hass is located on an ancient Byzantine dead city, and is surrounded by some of the most important Dead Cities, such as Serjilla, Shanshrah, and al Bara and Kafr Nabl. Hass is famous for its olive trees, and Hass is surrounded with historical sites.

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Located at 35.63 36.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Tags: Populated places in Maarrat al-Nu'man District, Villages in Syria