Ash Shahbā’
Ash Shahbā’ is a locality in Hama Governorate, Syria. Ash Shahbā’ is situated nearby to the locality Al ‘Ā’idīn, as well as near Wādī al Jawz.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Abu al-Fida Mosque and Hama Castle.
Abu al-Fida Mosque
Mosque
The Abu'l-Fida Mosque is a mosque and mausoleum in Hama, Syria, located on the banks of the Orontes river. The mausoleum was erected by al-Mu’ayyid Isma’il in 1327 CE, during the Ayyubid-era; and the mosque dates from the Mamluk era.
Hama Castle
Castle
Photo: TheRealHuldra, Public domain.
Hama Castle is a mostly-ruined fortress located in Hama, Syria, Located on the Orontes River.
Nur al-Din Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Nur Al-Din Mosque is a Zengid-era mosque in Hama, Syria. It was founded by Nur al-Din in 1163-64 CE. It also contained a historic minbar from the same date, which has subsequently been relocated to the local Hama Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hama and Khitab.
Hama
Hama is a city in Syria with a population around 400,000. The city is a relatively conservative one dominated by hijabs and burkas. Much of the old city was destroyed in the Hama massacre in 1982.
Khitab
Town
Photo: Ayham.Alkasim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Khattab is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, northwest of Hama located near the Orontes River. Nearby localities include Qamhana to the east, Shihat Hama to the southeast, Kafr al-Tun to the southwest, al-Majdal to the west, Mhardeh and Halfaya to the northwest and Taybat al-Imam to the northeast. Khitab is situated 9 km northwest of Ash Shahbā’.
Ash Shahbā’
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Ash Shahba‘” and “Ḩayy ash Shahbā’”
- Location: Hama Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.1461° or 35° 8′ 46″ northLongitude
36.75049° or 36° 45′ 2″ eastElevation
294 metres (965 feet)Open location code
8G7R4QW2+C5GeoNames ID
8181832
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Ash Shahbā’ from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Ash Shahbā’” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الشهباء”
- Arabic: “حي الشهباء”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Ash Shahbā’”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Al ‘Ā’idīn and Wādī al Jawz.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Matḩaf Ḩamāh al Waţanī and Jisr ar Ra’īs.
Syria: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Damascus, Aleppo, Syrian Desert, and Golan Heights.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Yvonnefm, CC BY-SA 3.0.