Jisr al Kharāb
Jisr al Kharāb is a bridge in Homs Governorate, Syria.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque and Homs Military Academy.
Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
Mosque
The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque is a mosque in Homs, Syria, located in a park along Hama Street in ash-Shuhada Square. The mosque is dedicated to Khalid ibn al-Walid, an Arab military commander who led the Muslim conquest of Syria in the 7th century following the decisive Battle of Yarmouk, which put an end to Byzantine rule in Syria. Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque is situated 3½ km east of Jisr al Kharāb.
Homs Military Academy
Military installation
Homs Military Academy is a military educational and training institution located in Homs, Syria. Homs Military Academy is situated 2½ km north of Jisr al Kharāb.
Al Nuri Great Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Zozo2kx, Public domain.
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri also called al-Nouri Mosque, is a mosque in Homs, Syria. It is situated off ash-Shouhada street, adjacent to the city's historical roofed souqs. Al Nuri Great Mosque is situated 3½ km east of Jisr al Kharāb.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Homs and Fairouzeh.
Homs
Photo: Bo yaser, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Homs is the third largest city in Syria. Much of the city was destroyed or damaged during the Syrian civil war of 2011-2024, particularly during the Siege of Homs.
Fairouzeh
Town
Fairouzeh is a village 3 miles southeast of the city of Homs in Syria. Due to urban development in the area, Fairouzeh, like nearby Zaydal, is now considered one of Homs' suburbs. Fairouzeh is situated 8 km southeast of Jisr al Kharāb.
Jisr al Kharāb
- Type: Bridge
- Also known as: “Jisr al Kharab”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.73561° or 34° 44′ 8″ northLongitude
36.67691° or 36° 40′ 37″ eastElevation
476 metres (1,562 feet)Open location code
8G6RPMPG+6QGeoNames ID
11432192
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In Other Languages
“Jisr al Kharāb” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “جسر الخراب”
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