Al ‘Askirah

Al ‘Askirah is a locality in , . Al ‘Askirah is situated near the suburb , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Herodion Ruins and Chapel of the Milk Grotto.

Photo: אסף.צ, Public domain.
The Herodeion, in Latin: Herodium, in Modern Hebrew…

Church
Photo: Antoinetav, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The of Our Lady, also called… is situated 4 km northwest of Al ‘Askirah.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Al-Asakra and Beit Ta’mir.

Suburb
is a Palestinian village in the…

Village
Photo: Shabashewitz, CC BY 4.0.
Beit Ta'mir is a Palestinian village located six…

Village
is a Palestinian village located six kilometers south-east of .

Al ‘Askirah

Latitude
31.67146° or 31° 40′ 17″ north
Longitude
35.22668° or 35° 13′ 36″ east
Elevation
631 metres (2,070 feet)
Open location code
8G3QM6CG+HM
Geo­Names ID
283150
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In Other Languages

“Al ‘Askirah” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “العسكرة”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Rakhmah and Jannatah.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: ‘Ayn Ḩamdah and Khallat al Lawz.

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Worth a closer look: Bethlehem and Ramallah.

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