Explore Ruwayyan in Syria
Ruwayyan in the region of Ar-Raqqah is a town in Syria - some 229 mi or ( 369 km ) North-East of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ruwayyan is now 06:11 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Harqalah, Salhabiyah, Manbij, Jurn al Aswad, and Jarabulus. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Harqalah . Where to go and what to see in Ruwayyan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 25 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 25 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 26 km away
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