Maşşīş
Maşşīş is a locality in Latakia Governorate, Syria. Maşşīş is situated nearby to the locality Dayrūn, as well as near As Sirāj.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mahalibeh Castle.
Mahalibeh Castle
Castle
Mahalibeh Castle, formerly known as Balatanos or Balatunus, is located on a high mountain summit near Lattakia, 40 km inland of the Syrian coast. The Mahalibeh Castle is also an inhabited place, administratively part of the Jawbat Burghal subdistrict of the Qardaha District of Latakia Governorate. Mahalibeh Castle is situated 3½ km southwest of Maşşīş.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Qardaha.
Qardaha
Town
Qardaha is a town in northwestern Syria, in the mountains overlooking the coastal town of Latakia. Nearby localities include Kilmakho to the west, Bustan al-Basha to the southwest, Harf al-Musaytirah to the southeast and Muzayraa to the north. Qardaha is situated 9 km southwest of Maşşīş.
Maşşīş
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Massis”
- Location: Latakia Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
35.52241° or 35° 31′ 21″ northLongitude
36.11911° or 36° 7′ 9″ eastElevation
647 metres (2,123 feet)Open location code
8G7RG4C9+XJGeoNames ID
167062
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In Other Languages
“Maşşīş” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مصيص”
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