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Touring Qaryat Sihar in Yemen
Qaryat Sihar in the region of Muḩāfaz̧at aḑ Ḑāli‘ is located in Yemen - some 95 mi or ( 152 km ) South of Sanaa , the country's capital city .
Time in Qaryat Sihar is now 06:47 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Aden " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Al 'Adharib, Ashmah, Ta'izz, Sayyan, and Sanaa. Being here already, consider visiting Al 'Adharib . Check out our recommendations for Qaryat Sihar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Damt District
Damt District is a district of the Ad Dali' Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 60,944 inhabitants.
Located at 13.97 44.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Battle of Zafar
The Battle of Zafar took place in 633 between Khalid ibn al-Walid and a tribal mistress called Salma. Khalid defeated her and she died on the battlefield. The battle was part of the Ridda Wars. This apostate leader was riding on a camel surrounded by her loyal guardied Khalid ibn al-Walid approached to her with a group of mujaheddin and slaughter her with her bodyguards. Several hundred apostate died in this battle.
Located at 14.21 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Zafar, Yemen
Ẓafār or Dhafar (Ar ظفار) Ðafār is an ancient Himyarite site situated in Yemen, some 130 km south-south-east of today's capital, Sana'a. Given mention in different ancient texts, there is little doubt about the pronunciation of the name. Despite the opinion of local patriots in Oman, this site is far older than its namesake there. It lies in the Yemenite highlands at some 2800 m. The closest large town is Yarim, which is 10 km directly to the north-north-west.
Located at 14.21 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Ad Dhale'e District
Ad Dhale'e District is a district of the Ad Dali' Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 80,213 inhabitants.
Located at 13.83 44.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Al Hussein District
Al Hussein District is a district of the Ad Dali' Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 37,118 inhabitants.
Located at 13.83 44.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
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