Qal‘at Barqūq
Qal‘at Barqūq is a ruin in Palestine. Qal‘at Barqūq is situated near the suburb Khan Yunis Camp, as well as near the town Al-Qarara.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Neve Dekalim and Gadid.
Neve Dekalim
Ruins
Neve Dekalim was an Israeli settlement in the Gaza Strip. Neve Dekalim is situated 3 km west of Qal‘at Barqūq.
Gadid
Ruins
Gadid was an Israeli settlement and Moshav located… Gadid is situated 3 km west of Qal‘at Barqūq.
Katif
Ruins
Katif was an Israeli settlement in the Gush Katif bloc… Katif is situated 3½ km north of Qal‘at Barqūq.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Khan Yunis Camp and Al-Qarara.
Al-Qarara
Town
Al-Qarara is a Palestinian town in the Khan Yunis Governorate of the Gaza Strip. Al-Qarara is situated 4½ km northeast of Qal‘at Barqūq.
Al-Mawasi
Village
Al-Mawasi is a fertile area for agriculture in the Gaza Strip. Al-Mawasi is situated 4½ km west of Qal‘at Barqūq.
Qal‘at Barqūq
- Type: Ruin
- Also known as: “Barbouq Citadel” and “Qal’at Barquq”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Palestine, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.34523° or 31° 20′ 43″ north
Longitude
34.30818° or 34° 18′ 29″ east
Elevation
46 metres (151 feet)
Open location code
8G3P88W5+37
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Qal‘at Barqūq” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قلعة برقوق”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Markaz al Madīnah and Khan Yunis.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Markaz Shārik and Madrasat Usāmah an Najjār lil Banāt.
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