Natural attractions in Syria

Natural Wonders

Syria's diverse topography includes the snow-capped heights of Mount Hermon in the Anti-Lebanon range and the volcanic landscapes of Jabal ad Duruz. This collection highlights significant geological features, from the ancient basaltic formations of Tulul Umm ruqaybah to the expansive Lake Homs, fed by the Orontes River. The list also features prominent archaeological mounds known as tells and rugged limestone cliffs overlooking the seasonal wadis of the western highlands.

Natural Wonders — Map

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A

Mount Hermon

The highest point in the Anti-Lebanon range, known for its seasonal snow cover and strategic position on the border with Lebanon.

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B

Jabal Ash Shaykh

Mount Hermon is a mountain cluster constituting the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.

C

Tulul Umm ruqaybah

Volcanic hills situated within the Al-Safa volcanic field in southern Syria.

D

Lake Qattineh

Lake Homs is a lake near Homs, Syria, fed by the Orontes River. The lake is 15 km from the city of Homs, and spans over 60 km2.The lake is…

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E

Jabal ad Duruz

An elevated volcanic region in southern Syria characterized by basaltic plateaus and extinct craters.

F

Qrnt shbt altwylt

A limestone cliff formation located in the rugged terrain near the border with Lebanon.

G

Tall Dhabbah

A peak located within the volcanic landscapes of the southern Syrian desert.

H

Tall Sharariyah

A volcanic peak situated in the Hauran region of southern Syria.

I

Tall Taban

An archaeological mound and peak located along the Khabur River, marking the site of the ancient city of Tabete.

J

Jabal Sha`ir

A mountain peak in the central Syrian Desert, known for its rugged terrain and proximity to regional gas fields.

K

Tall Tugan

A significant archaeological mound representing a Bronze Age settlement located in northern Syria near Ebla.

L

Tall Abyaḑ

A geographical peak and settlement area located on the banks of the Balikh River.

M

Shmys wady alhryq

A cliff overlooking a seasonal riverbed in the limestone highlands of western Syria.

N

Hrf wady alsbq

A rugged cliff formation situated along a wadi in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.

O

Hrf wady alwyny

A steep cliff feature located within the mountainous terrain of western Syria.

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