Delve into Kafr 'Abid in Syria
Kafr 'Abid in the region of Aleppo is a city in Syria - some 178 mi or ( 286 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .
Current time in Kafr 'Abid is now 10:00 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wudeihi, Zeraa, Turkan, Tall Shaghib, and Sad'aya. While being here, make sure to check out Wudeihi . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kafr 'Abid ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Qinnasrin
Qinnasrin, was a historical town in northern Syria. It gained fame as an important religious and cultural centre of Syriac Christians before the coming of Islamic conquests. The ancient Chalcis was the birthplace of 3rd century Neoplatonist philosopher Iamblichus. The town was situated 25 km south west of Aleppo on the west bank of the Queiq River and was connected to Aleppo with a major road during the Roman times.
Located at 36.00 37.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Khan Tuman (building)
Khan Tuman is a large khan is located in the village of Khan Tuman, about fifteen kilometers south of Aleppo, on the west bank of the Quweiq River. It was built in 1189 by Ayyubid Emir Tuman Nuri as a rural khan to protect travelers on the trade route linking the Euphrates to the Mediterranean Sea. A second khan was added abutting its southern wall in 1478 by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbey (1468–1496).
Located at 36.12 37.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Lycée Français d'Alep
The Lycée Français d'Alep, known also as MLF lycée d'Alep, École Française or the French school, is a French lycée in the city of Aleppo, Syria, founded in 1997 by the Mission laïque française, an organization which also helped found other lycées all over the world. The school is located at Cordoba Hills neighborhood, near the village of Kafr Joum, 15 km south-west of Aleppo city, near the Aleppo-Damascus highway.
Located at 36.11 36.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Aleppo International Airport
Aleppo International Airport is an international airport serving Aleppo, Syria. The airport serves as a secondary hub for Syrian Arab Airlines. The history of the airport dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. It was upgraded and developed over the years until 1999 when the new current terminal was inaugurated. As of January 01, 2012 all flights were suspended due to fighting between the rebels and the Syrian Army around the area.
Located at 36.18 37.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Al-Firdaws Madrasa
Al-Firdaws Madrasa is a madrasah complex located southwest of Bab al-Maqam in Aleppo, Syria. It is the largest and best known of the Ayyubid madrasas in Aleppo. Due to its location outside the city walls, the madrasa was developed as a freestanding structure.
Located at 36.19 37.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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