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Explore Al Wakhmah in Syria
Al Wakhmah in the region of Rif-dimashq is a place in Syria - some 33 mi or ( 53 km ) North-East of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Time in Al Wakhmah is now 03:28 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Yabrud, Ra's al 'Ayn, Homs, and Damascus. Since you are here already, consider visiting Nicosia . Where to go and what to see in Al Wakhmah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Al-Qutayfah District
Al-Qutayfah District is a district of the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 119,283. The centre of the district is the city of Al-Qutayfah.
Located at 33.73 36.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Ma'loula
Ma'loula or Maaloula, is a village in the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. The town is located 56 km to the northeast of Damascus, and built into the rugged mountainside, at an altitude of more than 1500 metres. It is known as the last surviving place where Western Aramaic is still spoken.
Located at 33.84 36.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Yabrud
Yabrud is a city in Syria, located in the Rif Dimashq (Damascus suburb) governorate about 80 km north of the capital Damascus. The city is known for its ancient caves, most notably the Iskafta cave (where, in 1930, a thirty-year old German traveller and would-be archeologist Alfred Rust made many important pre-historical findings), and the Yabrud temple, which was once Jupiter Yabroudis 's temple but later became "Konstantin and Helena Cathedral". Yabrud is home of the oldest church in Syria.
Located at 33.97 36.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Yabrud District
Yabrud District is a district of the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 48,370. The centre of the district is the city of Yabrud.
Located at 33.97 36.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Mar Sarkis
Several monasteries in Syria, Lebanon and Turkey are dedicated to Mar Sarkis and Bakhos. These include: Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos, Tourza North Lebanon|Mar Sarkis and Bakhos Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos - Ras Al Nahr in Ehden, Lebanon. It belongs to the Lebanese Antonin Maronite Order since 1736. Monastery of Mar Sarkis - Bsharri. It belonged since the 16th Century to the Carmelite Fathers.
Located at 33.83 36.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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