Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Ra’s al ‘Ayn is a spring in , . Ra’s al ‘Ayn is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Banias and Pan Temple.

Archaeological site
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, also spelled Banyas, is a site in the Israeli-occupied , near a natural spring, once associated with the Greek god Pan. It had been inhabited for 2,000 years, until its Syrian population fled and their homes were destroyed by Israel following the 1967 Six-Day War.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Archaeological site
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The , also called Nimrod Castle, is a castle built by the Ayyubids and greatly enlarged by the Mamluks, situated on the southern slopes of , on a ridge rising about 800 m above sea level.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Snir and Shebaa Farms.

Village
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is a kibbutz in northern . Located in the near , it falls under the jurisdiction of Upper Galilee Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 750.

Locality
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The , also spelled Sheba'a Farms, also known as Mount Dov, is a strip of land on the Lebanese–Syrian border that is currently occupied by Israel. is situated 3½ km north of Ra’s al ‘Ayn.

Village
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or 'Ayn Qunya is a town located in the , in the southern foothills of . The village lies at an elevation of approximately 750 metres above sea level. is situated 3½ km east of Ra’s al ‘Ayn.

Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Latitude
33.24854° or 33° 14′ 55″ north
Longitude
35.69456° or 35° 41′ 40″ east
Elevation
358 metres (1,175 feet)
Open location code
8G5Q6MXV+CR
Geo­Names ID
8660355
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In Other Languages

“Ra’s al ‘Ayn” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “رأس العين”

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