Ḩawrān

Ḩawrān is a peak in , and has an elevation of 723 metres. Ḩawrān is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Machaerus.

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was a Hasmonean hilltop palace and desert fortress, rebuilt by Herod and now in ruins, in the village of Mukawir in modern-day . The site is located 25 km southeast of the mouth of the overlooking the . is situated 2½ km north of Ḩawrān.

Ḩawrān

Latitude
31.5446° or 31° 32′ 41″ north
Longitude
35.61707° or 35° 37′ 2″ east
Elevation
723 metres (2,372 feet)
Open location code
8G3QGJV8+RR
Geo­Names ID
249155
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Ḩawrān” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “حوران”

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