‘Ayn al Qanāh

‘Ayn al Qanāh is a spring in Homs Governorate, Syria. ‘Ayn al Qanāh is situated near the suburb Hayy Al Qal’ah, as well as near the locality Bīr Abū Qanāţir.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Temple of Bel and Temple of Baalshamin.

The Temple of Bel, sometimes also referred to as the… Temple of Bel is situated 3½ km east of ‘Ayn al Qanāh.

Archaeological site

The Temple of Baalshamin was an ancient temple in the… Temple of Baalshamin is situated 3½ km east of ‘Ayn al Qanāh.

Castle

Photo: Mewes, Public domain.

Palmyra Castle, also known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani… Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle is situated 2½ km northeast of ‘Ayn al Qanāh.

Nearby places include Palmyra.

Palmyra was the only oasis in Syria and perhaps the only truly tourist town.

Latitude

34.55° or 34° 33′ north

Longitude

38.23333° or 38° 14′ east

Elevation

426 metres (1,398 feet)

Open location code

8G6WG6XM+X8

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Hayy Al Qal’ah and Bīr Abū Qanāţir.

Highlights: Ra’s an Nahr al Kibritiyah and Tulūl ar Ramlāt.

Worth a closer look: Damascus and Aleppo.

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