Salamiyah
Salamiyah is a city in central Syria, southeast of Hama, with historic significance as the early headquarters of Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah, who founded the Fatimid Caliphate, and the birthplace of Fatimid caliph al-Qa'im bi-Amr Allah. The city remains an important centre of Ismaili Islam and is also the birthplace of influential Syrian poet Muhammad al-Maghut. Archaeological sites, including the Shmeimis Castle and a mosque known as the Seven Mihrabs, dot the area, which sits in a basin ringed by limestone hills and mountains.
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- Population94,887
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.9 km3.7 mi
Nearest airports
Salamiyah: quick answers
Where is Salamiyah?
Salamiyah is in Syria, about 30 km19 miles in a straight line from Hama.
How do you get to Salamiyah?
The nearest airport is Tripoli (KYE), about 2 hr 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Salamiyah?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is January, with about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Salamiyah?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 26 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Salamiyah?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hama.