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Touring Batrunah in Syria

Batrunah in the region of Rif-dimashq is located in Syria - some 18 mi or ( 30 km ) North-West of Damascus , the country's capital city .

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Time in Batrunah is now 09:52 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: Nicosia, Kafr Yabus, Sirghaya, Medaya, and Damascus. Being here already, consider visiting Nicosia . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Batrunah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Baalbek, Lebanon, an Ancient Roman City

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Baalbek -- Located about 80km from Beirut. This site dates back approx. 6000 years and is home to the largest stone block construction on Earth. Some of the larger stones which are called the Trilitho ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Zarzar Lake

Zarzar Lake is a lake, located 30 kilometres northwest of Damascus, Syria. It is lies to the east of Haloua. In the northeastern part of the lake is a dam.

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Located at 33.62 36.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Lakes of Syria

Salera Hill

Salera Hill is a pilgrimage centre in Damascus, Syria. The following sacred spots are located on it: Cave of Ashab al-Kahf Koh-e Raqim Masjid Sulayman Footprint of Imam Ali Sermon written by Imam Ali on stone with his finger.

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Located at 33.63 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Geography of Damascus, Mausoleums in Syria, Ziyarat

Battle of Maysalun

The Battle of Maysalun, also called The Battle of Maysalun Pass, was a battle fought between forces of the Kingdom of Syria and French forces on 23 July 1920 near the town of Maysalun, about 12 miles west of Damascus, towards the Lebanese border. At the battle, the better equipped and trained French forces decisively defeated the Arab forces.

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Located at 33.60 36.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: 1920 in France, 1920 in Syria, Battles involving France, Battles involving Syria, Conflicts in 1920, Franco-Syrian War

Maysalun

Maysalun is a mountainous region in southwestern Syrian located on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountains about 12 kilometers west of Damascus, in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and has an altitude of about 1090 meters. The area is situated on the ancient route between Damascus and Lebanon and has long been famous for its khans and rest-stops. The closest town in the area is al-Dimas.

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Located at 33.60 36.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Mountain passes of Syria, Rif Dimashq Governorate

Abila Lysaniou

Abila Lysaniou or Abila Lysaniae or Abila was an ancient city, on the Abana River and capital of ancient Abilene, Coele-Syria. The site is currently that of the village Suk Wadi Barada, circa 20 km northwest of Damascus, Syria. The city's surname is derived from Lysanias, a governor of the region. The site contains ruins of a temple, aqueducts, and other remains, and inscriptions, on the banks of the river.

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Located at 33.63 36.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Syria, Coele-Syria, Former populated places in Syria, Hellenistic colonies, New Testament places, Titular sees in Asia