Al Mayadin
A town on the Euphrates in eastern Syria's Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Al Mayadin sits on the site of the ancient settlement formerly known as al-Rahba, with the historic Rahba Citadel among its most significant archaeological remains. The town's name is said to derive from the Arabic word for minarets, reflecting a long tradition of religious architecture in the area. It lies within a fertile plain where agriculture and trade have long shaped daily life.
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- Population54,534
- Nearest water from center 7.9 km4.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
Nearest airports
Al Mayadin: quick answers
Where is Al Mayadin?
Al Mayadin is in Syria, about 45 km28 miles in a straight line from Dayr az Zawr.
How do you get to Al Mayadin?
The nearest airport is Deir ez-Zor (DEZ), about 1 hr 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Al Mayadin?
The warmest month is July, averaging 34°C93°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is January, with about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Al Mayadin?
OpenStreetMap lists 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Al Mayadin?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dayr az Zawr.