Jabal al `Asafir

Jabal al `Asafir is a peak in , and rises to around 530 metres. Jabal al `Asafir is situated near the locality , as well as near the suburb .
  • Peak rising to around 530 metres (1,740 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Jebel el Aassâfir”
    “Jebel el Aassafir, Jebel el Aassâfir, Jabal al `Aşāfīr”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle and Temple of Baalshamin.
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Palmyra Castle, also known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani…
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The was an ancient temple in the…
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The is a Roman theatre in ancient in the Syrian Desert.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmyra.
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was the only oasis in and perhaps the only truly tourist town.

Jabal al `Asafir

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Latitude
34.55934° or 34° 33′ 34″ north
Longitude
38.2509° or 38° 15′ 3″ east
Open location code
8G6WH752+P9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 573539058
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
172866

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Polish—“Jabal al `Asafir” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Valley of the Tombs and Hypogäum Yarhai.

Syria: Highlights

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