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Explore Khan Maysalun in Syria

Khan Maysalun in the region of Rif-dimashq is a place in Syria - some 15 mi or ( 24 km ) North-West of Damascus , the country's capital city .

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Time in Khan Maysalun is now 08:05 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Hawsh Majd, Nicosia, Sabburah, Ra's al 'Ayn, and Qadsiya. Since you are here already, consider visiting Hawsh Majd . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Khan Maysalun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Baalbek, Lebanon, an Ancient Roman City

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Baalbek -- Located about 80km from Beirut. This site dates back approx. 6000 years and is home to the largest stone block construction on Earth. Some of the larger stones which are called the Trilitho ..

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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Maysalun

The Battle of Maysalun, also called The Battle of Maysalun Pass, was a battle fought between forces of the Kingdom of Syria and French forces on 23 July 1920 near the town of Maysalun, about 12 miles west of Damascus, towards the Lebanese border. At the battle, the better equipped and trained French forces decisively defeated the Arab forces.

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Located at 33.60 36.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: 1920 in France, 1920 in Syria, Battles involving France, Battles involving Syria, Conflicts in 1920, Franco-Syrian War

Maysalun

Maysalun is a mountainous region in southwestern Syrian located on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountains about 12 kilometers west of Damascus, in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and has an altitude of about 1090 meters. The area is situated on the ancient route between Damascus and Lebanon and has long been famous for its khans and rest-stops. The closest town in the area is al-Dimas.

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Located at 33.60 36.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Mountain passes of Syria, Rif Dimashq Governorate

Zarzar Lake

Zarzar Lake is a lake, located 30 kilometres northwest of Damascus, Syria. It is lies to the east of Haloua. In the northeastern part of the lake is a dam.

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Located at 33.62 36.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Lakes of Syria

Salera Hill

Salera Hill is a pilgrimage centre in Damascus, Syria. The following sacred spots are located on it: Cave of Ashab al-Kahf Koh-e Raqim Masjid Sulayman Footprint of Imam Ali Sermon written by Imam Ali on stone with his finger.

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Located at 33.63 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Geography of Damascus, Mausoleums in Syria, Ziyarat

Nabi Habeel Mosque

Nabi Habeel Mosque is located on the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada river (Wadi Barada), in Syria. This mosque is believed to contain the grave of Abel, son of Adam as believed by Muslims, who are frequent visitors of this mosque for ziyarat. The mosque was built by Ottoman Wali Ahmad Pasha in 1599, and it is said to have 40 mihrabs.

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Located at 33.62 36.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 16th-century mosques, Arabic architecture, Cain and Abel, Islamic holy places, Mausoleums in Syria, Mosques in Damascus, Shia Islam in Syria, Shia mosques, Shrines, Tombs of biblical people, Twelvers, Ziyarat