Delve into Bi'r Abu al Hassan in Syria
Bi'r Abu al Hassan in the region of Ar-Raqqah is located in Syria - some 215 mi or ( 346 km ) North-East of Damascus , the country's capital .
Local time in Bi'r Abu al Hassan is now 11:47 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Kasrat 'Affan, Shuwayhan, Ajal al Humr, Abu Tabat, and Abu Sabah Mas'inah. While being here, you might want to check out Kasrat 'Affan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bi'r Abu al Hassan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Resafa
Resafa, known in Roman times as Sergiopolis and briefly as Anastasiopolis, was a city located in the Roman province of Euphratensis, in modern-day Syria. It is an archaeological site situated south-west of the city of Ar Raqqah and the Euphrates. Procopius describes at length the ramparts and buildings erected there by Justinian.
Located at 35.62 38.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Baath Dam
The Baath Dam is a dam on the Euphrates, located 22 kilometres upstream from the city of Ar-Raqqah in Ar-Raqqah Governorate, Syria. Construction of the dam started in 1983 and was finished in 1986. It is intended to generate hydroelectric power as well as regulate the irregular flow from the Tabqa Dam, which is located 18 kilometres upstream from the Baath Dam. These irregularities in the flow from the Tabqa Dam are caused by changes in the electricity demand.
Located at 35.89 38.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Ar-Raqqah Museum
The Museum of ar-Raqqah, also known as the Ar-Raqqah Museum or Rakka Museum, was founded in 1981 on the location of a former Palace. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of the culture of the Ar-Raqqah province. The museum's first floor has three sections: Ancient, Classical Vestiges and Modern Art. The second floor is dedicated to Arab and Islamic art.
Located at 35.95 39.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Ar-Raqqah
Ar-Raqqah, also spelled Rakka, is a city in north central Syria located on the north bank of the Euphrates, about 160 km east of Aleppo. It is the capital of the Al-Raqqah Governorate and one of the main cities of the historical Diyār Muḍar, the western part of the Jazīra. According to the 2004 official census, the population of the city is 220,488 people.
Located at 35.95 39.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Great Mosque of Raqqah
The Great Mosque of Raqqah is the oldest mosque in ar-Raqqah, Syria, located at the northern section of the city's heart. It has a rectangular plan (108 meters x 92 meters) with 1.7 meters thick mud brick walls fortified with semi-circular towers at the corners. The outer walls of the mosque are constructed of mud bricks supported by solid semi-circular buttress towers.
Located at 35.95 39.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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