Shaykh Najjār
Shaykh Najjār is a shrine in Aleppo Governorate, Syria.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Al Jdeida and Aleppo.
Al Jdeida
Neighborhood
Al-Jdayde is a historic predominantly Christian neighbourhood of Aleppo. Noted for its winding narrow alleys, richly decorated mansions and churches—it is an area of significant cultural and historical interest. Al Jdeida is situated 10 km southwest of Shaykh Najjār.
Aleppo
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Aleppo is one of the largest cities in Syria, with a population of over 2 million. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it has a wealth of historical sites, and its old city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shaykh Najjār
- Type: Shrine
- Also known as: “Ash Shaykh Najjār”, “Cheïkh Nadjar”, “Cheïkh Najjâr”, and “Shaykh Najjar”
- Category: religion
- Location: Aleppo Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.25474° or 36° 15′ 17″ northLongitude
37.24716° or 37° 14′ 50″ eastElevation
454 metres (1,490 feet)Open location code
8G8V763W+VVGeoNames ID
172604
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In Other Languages
“Shaykh Najjār” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “شيخ نجار”
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