Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, Dead Cities

Name: Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
Address: Dead Cities, Syria

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The Church of Saint Simeon Stylites is one of the oldest surviving church complexes, having been started in the 5th century. It is located approximately 30 kilometres northwestern of Aleppo, Syria. It was constructed on the site of the pillar of Saint Simeon Stylites, a renowned stylite monk. The church is popularly known as either Qalaat Semaan or Deir Semaan. ()

Alternative names: Established: 475Unesco: from 2011Area: 14.29 mi²Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 36°20'2"N, 36°50'39"E

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Church of Saint Simeon Stylites – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Simeon, Church of Saint Simeon Stylites.

4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Simeon
107 min walk • Mount Simeon or Mount Simon, also called Mount Laylūn Arabic: جبل ليلون‎, is a highland region in Aleppo Governorate in northern Syria. The mountain is located in the Mount Simeon and Aʻzāz districts of Aleppo Governorate.
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Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
20 min walk • The Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, located in the Aleppo region of Syria, is a significant historical and religious site. It is named after Saint Simeon Stylites, a renowned ascetic who lived on top of a pillar for 37 years as a form of extreme devotion to his faith.