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Delve into Ḩayy as Sulţānīyah
The district Ḩayy as Sulţānīyah of Homs in Homs Governorate is a district located in Syria about 85 mi north of Damascus, the country's capital town.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Khirbat Tin Nur, Tallbisah, Al Qusayr, Ar Rastan and Talldaww. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F
Morning Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
Evening Temperature | 30°C / 85 °F |
Night Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 31% |
Air Pressure | 1009 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 6% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
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Monday, 9th of September 2024
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33°C (92 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Tuesday, 10th of September 2024
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31°C (88 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 11th of September 2024
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30°C (87 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
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Террористическая деятельность в Хомсе (Terrorism in Homs)
Warning: Disturbing Graphic Material - images of mutilated dead bodies. Watch at your own discretion! Video documentary prepared by Syrian TV about atrocities perpetrated by the terrorists...
Homs Bombardement Mosquée Khalid Ibn al Walid حمص قصف مسجد الصحابي خالد بن الوليد
Association for the protection of Syrian archaeology جمعية حماية الآثار السورية https://www.facebook.com/apsa2011.
Siria, Homs, Manifestantes descubren policia infiltrado incitandoles a quemar instalaciones, 2011
Siria, Homs, Los Manifestantes pacificos de Homs descubren a un policia infiltrado entre ellos que les incitaba a quemar instalaciones de la policia y milicias secretas del gobierno. El Gobierno...
Homs Syria Theater or Miracle? شهداء حمص اعجوبة ام كذبة؟
The photographer and the director of this video needs to learn more video tricks ... He must go to learn the art of photography in Hollywood ... He says at the beginning: They shooting on...
Siria, Homs, Traslado Joven manifestante Muerto en Bab Al Sibaa, 08/04/2011
Siria, Homs, Traslado de un Joven manifestante Muerto en una furgoneta en el barrio Bab Al Sibaa de Homs, 08/04/2011 El origen de todo lo que esta pasando en Siria y el levantamiento, ...
Siria, Homs, Talbisah, Cuerpo Niño de Familia Al Fayad Fallecidos en Baniyas, 13/04/2011
Siria, Homs, Talbisah, Cuerpo de uno de los NIÑOS (Faiz al Fayad) de la Familia Al Fayad Fallecidos en Baniyas a manos de las milicias criminales del regimen. La familia vivia y trabajaba...
Siria, Homs, Video FILMADO por MILICIAS del RÉGIMEN de SU MASACRE en Plza AL TAHRIR, 18/04/2011
Siria, Homs, Video FILMADO por uno de las MILICIAS del RÉGIMEN de SU MASACRE en Plza AL TAHRIR (Saa Jadida) en la Madrugada del 18/04/2011. En él Dice que es un Recuerdo para los ...
Siria, Homs, MASACRE de Manifestantes por Milicias de Bashar al Asad, 22/04/2011
Siria, Homs, MASACRE de Manifestantes por Milicias de Bashar al Asad, 22/04/2011. Hubo 4 muertos en esta manifestación, pero hay DECENAS de FALLECIDOS Y HERIDOS en la el resto de la ...
قصف باباعمر 26 /10/2011
الثورة السورية 2011 وزراء خارجية ما يسمى بالجامعة العربية تجتمع مع الخنزير الكبير نشار فسد .. والجيش السوري...
BABAAMR 3.11.11قصف المباني في بابا عمر
الثورة السورية حمص بابا عمر اليوم الاول بعد موافقة النظام الكاذب على المبادرة العربية قصف حي باباعمر...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Homs
Homs, previously known as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 metres above sea level and is located 162 kilometres north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast. Homs is a major industrial center, and with a population of at least 652,609 people, it is the third largest city in Syria after Aleppo to the north and the capital Damascus to the south.
Kadesh
For other uses see Qadesh Kadesh was an ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes River. It is surmised by Kenneth Kitchen to be the ruins at Tell Nebi Mend, about 24 kilometers southwest of Homs near Al Qusayr in what is now western Syria but is located in the text of the inscriptions at the Battle of Kadesh as near Tunip in the land of the Amurru.
Battle of Emesa
The Battle of Emesa was fought in 272 between Roman and Palmyran forces. The Romans were led by Emperor Aurelian, while the Palmyrans were led by Queen Zenobia and her general Zabdas. Aurelian had started a campaign to reconquer the secessionist Palmyrene Empire, led by Vaballathus and his mother Queen Zenobia. He had come to the East willing to show his mercy to the Roman peoples of the area, and had defeated Zenobia at the Battle of Immae, near Antioch.
Laodicea ad Libanum
Laodicea ad Libanum (Laodicea of Lebanon) – Greek: Λαοδικεια η προς Λίβανου), also transliterated as Laodiceia or Laodikeia; also Cabrosa, Scabrosa and Cabiosa Laodiceia – was an ancient Hellenistic city on the Orontes in Coele-Syria, the remains of which are found approximately 25 km southwest of Homs, Syria. The city is mentioned by Strabo (xvi. p. 755) as the commencement of the Marsyas Campus, which extended along the west side of the Orontes, near its source.
Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar
The Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar, also known as the Third Battle of Homs, was a Mongol victory over the Mamluks in 1299.
Al-Baath University
50x40pxThis article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Al-Baath University جامعة البعث {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Established September 14, 1979Type PublicPresident Amer FakhouriAdmin. staff 600Students 36,000 (additional 15,000 in open education)Location Homs, Homs Governorate, SyriaWebsite http://www.
Second Battle of Homs
The Second Battle of Homs was fought in western Syria on October 29, 1281, between the armies of the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt and Ilkhanate, division of the Mongol Empire centered on Iran. The battle was part of Abaqa Khan's attempt at taking Syria from the Mamluks.
St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt
Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt is a historical Syriac Orthodox Church in Homs, Syria. The church is built over an underground church dating back to 50 AD. It is the seat of the Syriac Orthodox archbishopric. The church contains a venerated relic that is supposed to be a section of the belt of Mary mother of Jesus.
Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Homs)
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 souks ("markets").
First Battle of Homs
For other battles in the same area but in different years, see Battle of Homs. The first Battle of Homs was fought on December 10, 1260, between the armies of the Mongol Ilkhanate of Persia and the forces of Egypt, in Syria. After the historic Mamluk victory over the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in September 1260, Hulagu Khan of the Ilkhanate had the Ayyubid Sultan of Damascus and other Ayyubid princes executed in revenge, thus effectively ending the dynasty in Syria.
Siege of Emesa
The Siege of Emesa was laid by the forces of Rashidun Caliphate from December 635 up until March 636. This led to the Islamic conquest of Emesa, which was a major trading city of the Byzantine Empire in the Levant.
List of Syrian Air Force bases
This page lists bases and airports operated or used by the Syrian Air Force. Some of these bases may have fallen into the hands of rebel forces.
Homs Camp
Homs camp is a Palestinian refugee camp within the city of Homs, Syria and around 160 kilometers north of Damascus. As of 2002, the camp had a population of 13,825 inhabitants. The camp was established in 1949 following the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War on an area of 150,000 square meters. It is adjacent to al-Baath University and most of the refugees are originally from the villages surrounding Haifa and Acre in northern Palestine.
Lake Homs
Lake Homs is a lake near Homs, Syria, fed by the Orontes River. The lake is located 15 km from the city of Homs, extends over 60 km, and is known for a large fish population. One main canal, 60 kilometers long, supplies the whole city of Homs with drinking water, and a whole network of secondary channels provide for the irrigation of some 20,000 hectares. The banks of the lake are steep in places and rather inaccessible; there is no road right the way round.
Church of Saint Elian
The Church of Saint Elian is a church in Homs, Syria, located along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street near the Gate of Palmyra. The Feast of St. Elian is held annually at the church on February 6, attracting a large number of pilgrims.
Gates of Homs
The Gates of Homs refer to gates of the city of Homs in central Syria. Historically under the Abbasid dynasty, the city had seven gates. They were the following: Bab al-Souq (Gate of the Market), thought to have been located on the southwestern corner of the al-Nouri Mosque. Bab Tadmor located on the northeastern side of the wall. Bab al-Dreib (or Bab al-Deir) located on the eastern side of the wall. Bab al-Sebaa (Gate of the Lions) located east of the citadel, and leads to the Old City.
Quwatli Street (Homs)
Shoukri al-Quwatly Street or simply Quwatly Street is the main street of central Homs, Syria. The street is a short, but wide strip of road with a large roundabout at both ends. Central Homs lies on either side of Quwatli Street, named after former Syrian president Shukri al-Quwatli. At its eastern end is the Great Mosque of al-Nuri and Martyr's Square with the old clock tower, while the new clock tower is located at its western end.
Lake Homs Dam
The Lake Homs Dam is a Roman-built dam near the city of Homs, Syria, which is in use to this day. Contrary to an older hypothesis which tentatively linked the origins of the dam to Egyptian ruler Sethi (1319–1304 BC), the structure dates to 284 AD when it was built by the Roman emperor Diocletian (284–305 AD) for irrigation purposes.
Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium
Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium is a multipurpose stadium located in the Syrian city of Homs. It is the 3rd largest football stadium in Syria and is mostly used for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Al-Karamah SC and Al-Wathba SC, and holds around 32,000 spectators.
2012 Homs offensive
The 2012 Homs offensive was a Syrian Army crackdown on the opposition stronghold of Homs, within the scope of the Siege of Homs, beginning since early February 2012 and ending with the U.N. brockered cease fire on April 14, 2012. The offensive began by artillery bombardment by the Syrian armed forces in response to an attack by the Free Syrian Army on Syrian Army checkpoints on 3 February 2012, killing 10 soldiers.