Al Qaryatayn
Syria · Homs GovernorateSY
634 CE conflict between the Rashidun Caliphate and Ghassanids
Battle of al-Qaryatayn was a minor battle between the Christian Ghassanid Arab allies of the Byzantine Empire, and the Rashidun Caliphate army. It was fought after Khalid ibn al-Walid had conquered Tadmur in Syria. His army marched to al-Qaryatayn, the inhabitants of which resisted the Muslim army. They were fought, defeated and plundered. This resulted in the conquest of Al-Qaryatayn by the Muslim forces.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,145,184
- Coordinates
- 34.230, 37.241
- Timezone
- Asia/Damascus
Overview of Al Qaryatayn
In Homs Governorate, Syria, Al Qaryatayn stands out as a large metropolitan hub. The headcount is close to 2,145,184. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature.
Things to do in Al Qaryatayn
Nature in Al Qaryatayn
(1)Under nature, Al Qaryatayn is tagged with Islands. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Al Qaryatayn's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Al Qaryatayn
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Al Qaryatayn is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Damascus.
Similar destinations
Places near Al Qaryatayn that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Al Qaryatayn known for?
- Al Qaryatayn is mainly a destination for nature, set in Homs Governorate, Syria with around 2,145,184 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Al Qaryatayn?
- You can plan around Islands in Al Qaryatayn. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Al Qaryatayn?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Al Qaryatayn located?
- Administratively, Al Qaryatayn sits in Homs Governorate, Syria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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