Ash Shurayf

Ash Shurayf is a hamlet in . Ash Shurayf is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Qamus Fort.

Archaeological site
In traditional Islamic history, the Qamūṣ was one of the fortresses of the Jewish poet al-Rabi ibn Abu al-Huqayq and his Jewish tribe in Arabia, the Banu Nadir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Khaybar.

Photo: NASA, Public domain.
was an oasis in Medina Province, , situated some 153 kilometres north of the city of . Prior to the arrival of Islam in the 7th century, the area had been inhabited by Jews until it was conquered by the Muslims under Prophet Muhammad during the Battle of in 628 CE.

Ash Shurayf

Latitude
25.7258° or 25° 43′ 33″ north
Longitude
39.27545° or 39° 16′ 32″ east
Elevation
755 metres (2,477 feet)
Open location code
7GQXP7GG+85
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11871754921
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
108190
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Ash Shurayf” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “الشريف”

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