Tilā‘ ad Dayr

Tilā‘ ad Dayr is a locality in , . Tilā‘ ad Dayr is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Machaerus.

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was a Hasmonean hilltop palace and desert fortress, rebuilt by Herod and now in ruins, in the village of Mukawir in modern-day . The site is located 25 km southeast of the mouth of the overlooking the . is situated 2½ km north of Tilā‘ ad Dayr.

Tilā‘ ad Dayr

Latitude
31.54403° or 31° 32′ 39″ north
Longitude
35.63117° or 35° 37′ 52″ east
Elevation
792 metres (2,598 feet)
Open location code
8G3QGJVJ+JF
Geo­Names ID
11242665
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Tilā‘ ad Dayr” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “تلاع الدير”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Khirbat ad Dayr and Umm al Awtād.

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