Touring Qassabin in Syria
Qassabin in the region of Latakia is located in Syria - some 127 mi or ( 204 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Time in Qassabin is now 11:15 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: As Sanawbar, Qassabin, Juwayb Yashut, Jablah, and Homs. Being here already, consider visiting As Sanawbar . Check out our recommendations for Qassabin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tell Tweini
Tell Tweini is an archaeological site located 1 kilometers east of the modern city of Jableh, Syria. It is situated within the coastal plain of Jebleh within short distance of two other main archaeological sites: Tell Sukas (5 km) and Tell Siyannu (6 km). As a tell, the site is the result of centuries of habitation on the same place, which resulted in a rising surface.
Located at 35.37 35.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
An-Nusayriyah Mountains
The an-Nusayriyah Mountains, also known as al-Alawiyin Mountains (جبال العلويين / Jibāl al-‘Alawīyin)—both names referring to the Alawi sect which has traditionally lived there—or under their Syrian official name of Coastal Mountain Range (سلسلة الجبال الساحلية / Silsilat al-Jibāl al-Sāḥiliyah), are a mountain range in northwestern Syria running north-south, parallel to the coastal plain. Classically they were known as the Bargylus and under the Hashashins were known as the Jabal Bahra.
Located at 35.25 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Al-Baath Stadium
Al-Baath Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Jableh, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Jableh SC. The stadium holds 10,000 spectators. The venue was opened in 1990 and completely renovated between 2004-2006.
Located at 35.36 35.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Bassel Al-Assad International Airport
Bassel al-Assad International Airport is an airport serving Latakia, the principal port city of Syria. The airport is named for Bassel al-Assad (1962–1994), son of the late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and brother of the current President Bashar al-Assad.
Located at 35.40 35.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Baniyas
Baniyas is a city in Tartous Governorate, northwestern Syria, located at the foot of the hill of Qalaat el-Marqab (housing the Crusade castle of Marqab, Margat in western sources), 55 km to the south of Latakia (ancient Laodicea) and 35 km north of Tartous (ancient Tortosa), and a Catholic titular see under the Latin name of Balanea, which is now vacant. It is famous for its orchards and its export of wood.
Located at 35.18 35.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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