Shīḩā
Shīḩā is a locality in Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria. Shīḩā is situated near the locality Mas‘ūdīyah, as well as near the village Khirbat al `Abb.Places of Interest
Highlights: Tell Brak.
Tell Brak
Archaeological site
Tell Brak was an ancient city in Syria; it is one of the earliest known cities in the world. Tell Brak is situated 2½ km east of Shīḩā.
Shīḩā
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Chîha”, “Shiha”, and “Shīḩah”
- Location: Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.66372° or 36° 39′ 49″ north
Longitude
41.02931° or 41° 1′ 46″ east
Elevation
334 metres (1,096 feet)
Open location code
8H83M27H+FP
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In Other Languages
“Shīḩā” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “Shīḩā”
- Arabic: “شيحا”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Mas‘ūdīyah and Khirbat al `Abb.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Naçar/Tall Birak and Khirbat Shihah.
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