Thaniyat Sarj

Thaniyat Sarj is a locality in , . Thaniyat Sarj is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle and Temple of Baalshamin.

Castle
Photo: Mewes, Public domain.
Palmyra Castle, also known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani Castle or Tadmur Castle, is a castle overlooking in the province of , . The castle is thought to have been built by the Mamluks in the 13th century on a high hill overlooking the historic…

Archaeological site
The was an ancient temple in the city of , Syria, dedicated to the Canaanite sky deity Baalshamin. The temple's earliest phase dates to the late 2nd century BC; its altar was built in 115 AD, and the temple was substantially rebuilt in 131 AD. is situated 3½ km east of Thaniyat Sarj.

Theater building
The is a Roman theatre in ancient in the . The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period. is situated 4 km southeast of Thaniyat Sarj.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmyra.

was the only oasis in and perhaps the only truly tourist town. was known as Tadmor to the Syrians. Both meant the same thing - date palm.

Thaniyat Sarj

Latitude
34.56561° or 34° 33′ 56″ north
Longitude
38.23195° or 38° 13′ 55″ east
Open location code
8G6WH68J+6Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 573544580
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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