Kafr Zayt
Kafr Zayt is a locality in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. Kafr Zayt is situated nearby to the hamlet Tallaf, as well as near the locality Tall Ḩamū.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ain Dara and Dead Cities.
Ain Dara
Hamlet
Photo: Odilia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Ain Dara is settlement best known for its destroyed Iron Age Syro-Hittite temple. The temple is noted for its similarities to Solomon's Temple, also known as the "First Temple in Jerusalem", as described in the Hebrew Bible. Ain Dara is situated 7 km northeast of Kafr Zayt.
Dead Cities
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Dead Cities are a dispersed collection of world heritage-listed in Northwestern Syria. These Roman and Early Christian towns towns once formed part of Antioch. They have long since been abandoned but make an interesting stop for tourists.
Kafr Zayt
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Kafer Zaïte”, “Kafer Zeïd”, “Kafr Zaytā”, and “Kfar Zeït”
- Location: Aleppo Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.41332° or 36° 24′ 48″ northLongitude
36.81116° or 36° 48′ 40″ eastElevation
302 metres (991 feet)Open location code
8G8RCR76+8FGeoNames ID
168619
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In Other Languages
“Kafr Zayt” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “كفر زيت”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tallaf and Tall Ḩamū.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ash Shaykh Muḩammad and Tall Qūrbah.
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