Shaykh Khaḑir

Shaykh Khaḑir is a shrine in Idlib Governorate, Syria. Shaykh Khaḑir is situated near the village Ketyan, as well as near Shallakh.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ketyan and Shallakh.

Village

Ketyan is a Syrian village located in Taftanaz Nahiyah in Idlib District, Idlib.

Village

Shallakh is a Syrian village located in Taftanaz Nahiyah in Idlib District, Idlib. Shallakh is situated 3½ km southwest of Shaykh Khaḑir.

Town

Zardana is a village in northwestern Syria, administratively part of Idlib Governorate. Zardana is situated 6 km west of Shaykh Khaḑir.

Type: Shrine
Also known as: “Al Khiḑr”, “Cheïkh Khodor”, “El Khoder”, “Shaykh Khadir”, and “Shaykh Khiḑr”
Category: religion
Location: Idlib Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

36.04432° or 36° 2′ 40″ north

Longitude

36.81943° or 36° 49′ 10″ east

Elevation

312 metres (1,024 feet)

Open location code

8G8R2RV9+PQ

GeoNames ID

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