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Explore Al Kitar in Yemen
Al Kitar in the region of Muḩāfaz̧at Dhamār is a town in Yemen - some 66 mi or ( 107 km ) South of Sanaa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Al Kitar is now 04:31 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Aden " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yarim, Ta'izz, Sumarah, Shumayli, and Sayyan. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Yarim . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Al Kitar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Homem Livre - Yemen - Road
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Interesting facts about this location
Dhamar, Yemen
Dhamar is a city in southwestern Yemen. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|33|0|N|44|24|6|E| |primary |name= }}, at an elevation of around 2400 metres.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Harras of Dhamar
Harras of Dhamar is a volcanic field in Yemen.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Maghirib Ans District
Maghirib Ans District is a district of the Dhamar Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 53,261 inhabitants.
Located at 14.58 44.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Thamar University
Thamar University (also called Dhamar University) is a modern public university located in the city of Thamar, Yemen. Situated at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|34|46|N|44|22|44|E| |primary |name= }}, it is the biggest university in the country. The University of Thamar was inaugurated on 17 June 1996, in order to meet the need for manpower development in the Thamar Governorate and the surrounding region.
Located at 14.58 44.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 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 24 km away
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