Ma`arrat an Nu`man
Birthplace of the medieval Arab poet and philosopher Abu al-Alaa al-Ma'arri, this city in northwestern Syria sits on the ancient highway between Aleppo and Hama, close to the Dead Cities of Bara and Serjilla in the wider region. Its strategic position between older kingdoms made it a settlement of long historical continuity, and the surrounding area offers access to mountains and several UNESCO World Heritage sites nearby.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 8.1 km5.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.3 km5.8 mi
Nearest airports
Ma`arrat an Nu`man: quick answers
Where is Ma`arrat an Nu`man?
Ma`arrat an Nu`man is in Syria, about 58 km36 miles in a straight line from Hama.
How do you get to Ma`arrat an Nu`man?
The nearest airport is Aleppo (ALP), about 1 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ma`arrat an Nu`man?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is January, with about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ma`arrat an Nu`man?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ma`arrat an Nu`man?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hama, Armanaz and Khan Shaykhun.