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 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 6 km east of Al Ka‘b.

Abil

Village

Abil is a village in central Syria, administratively part of the Homs Governorate, located 10 kilometers south of Homs. Nearby localities include al-Nuqayrah and Kafr Aya to the north, Maskanah to the northeast, Judaydat al-Sharqiyah to the east, Shinshar to the southeast, Damina al-Sharqiyah to the south, al-Buwaydah al-Sharqiyah to the southwest and Qattinah to the west. Abil is situated 6 km south of Al Ka‘b.

Al Ka‘b

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Al Ka`b”
Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

34.69404° or 34° 41′ 39″ north

Longitude

36.68847° or 36° 41′ 19″ east

Elevation

512 metres (1,680 feet)

Open location code

8G6RMMVQ+J9

GeoNames ID

11432235

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Arabic: “الكعب”

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