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Damascus Region

Maalula معلولا

The small scenic town of Maalula (معلولا) is one of the most picturesque in Syria, nestled on the slopes of a rocky …

Seidnaya صيدنايا

Seidnaya (صيدنايا), a small town located in the mountains north of Damascus (دمشق), has long been a significant place of pilgrimage for …

Jebel Seis جبل سيس

Jebel Seis (جبل سيس) is perhaps the most dramatic site in the entire country of Syria. Located in the far southeast corner …

Yabrud يبرود

Yabrud (يبرود) is a sizeable town in the north of the Damascus Region (ريف دمشق), located southwest of al-Nabk (النبك) and north …

Qara قارة

Qara (قارة) is a nondescript town located on the main highway between Damascus (دمشق) and Homs (حمص). It has a couple sites of historic interest, making …