Ḩayy az Zahrā’

Ḩayy az Zahrā’ is a locality in , . Ḩayy az Zahrā’ is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Aleppo Old City and Great Mosque of Aleppo.

Archaeological site
The Ancient City of Aleppo is the historic city centre of , Syria. Prior to the Syrian Civil War, many districts of the ancient city remained essentially unchanged since they were initially constructed between the 11th and 16th centuries. is situated 2½ km west of Ḩayy az Zahrā’.

Mosque
The , also known as the Great Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo, was the largest and one of the oldest in the city of , Syria, first built during the Umayyad Caliphate. is situated 3 km west of Ḩayy az Zahrā’.

The is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of , northern . It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. is situated 2½ km west of Ḩayy az Zahrā’.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aleppo and Al Jdeida.

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is the largest city in , with a population of 2.1 million in 2021. 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.

Neighborhood
Al-Jdayde is a historic predominantly Christian neighbourhood of . Noted for its winding narrow alleys, richly decorated mansions and churches—it is an area of significant cultural and historical interest. is situated 3 km west of Ḩayy az Zahrā’.

Ḩayy az Zahrā’

Latitude
36.20515° or 36° 12′ 19″ north
Longitude
37.19129° or 37° 11′ 29″ east
Elevation
424 metres (1,391 feet)
Open location code
8G8V654R+3G
Geo­Names ID
7741565
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In Other Languages

“Ḩayy az Zahrā’” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: حي الزهراء

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