Jawār al ‘Afş
Jawār al ‘Afş is a locality in Homs Governorate, Syria. Jawār al ‘Afş is situated near the village Marmarita, as well as near the locality Qal‘at Nimrah.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 590 metres (1,950 feet)
- Also known as“Jouâr el Aafs”“Juwār al ‘Afş”
Places of Interest
Highlights include St George Monastery and Lady of the Valley Sculpture.
St George Monastery
Church
Saint George Monastery or Deir Mar Georges… St George Monastery is situated 2½ km southeast of Jawār al ‘Afş.
Lady of the Valley Sculpture
Work of art
The Lady of the Valley is a Marian shrine inaugurated…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marmarita and Kafra.
Kafra
Village
Kafra is a village in northern Syria located west of Homs in the Homs Governorate.
Al-Mishtaya
Village
Al-Mishtaya is a village in northwestern Syria… Al-Mishtaya is situated 2½ km southeast of Jawār al ‘Afş.
Jawār al ‘Afş
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Latitude
34.78588° or 34° 47′ 9″ north
Longitude
36.2516° or 36° 15′ 6″ east
Open location code
8G6RQ7P2+9J
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Jawār al ‘Afş” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “جوار العفص”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Qal‘at Nimrah and Mitrās.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tall Yūnus and Jabal Sa‘īn.
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