Afrin

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Afrin is a city in northern Syria. In the Afrin District, it is part of the Aleppo Governorate. The total population of the district as of 2005 was recorded at 172,095 people, of whom 36,562 lived in the town of Afrin itself. ()

Local name: عفرين Population: 48.7 thous. (2020)Coordinates: 36°30'36"N, 36°52'5"E

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AleppoSyria

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Afrin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ain Dara Archaeological Site, Mamoun University for Science and Technology.

3.6 miS
Archaeological site
Ain Dara Archaeological Site
92 min walk • The Ain Dara Archaeological Site, nestled in the Afrin Valley of northwest Syria, is an enigmatic testament to the region's rich ancient history. This site, dating back to the Iron Age between the 10th and 8th centuries BCE, is famous for its colossal basalt lion...
7.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Mamoun University for Science and Technology
188 min walk • Formerly known as Mamoun University for Science and Technology, Mamoun Private University for Science and Technology was established by the Republic Decree No. 294 of the year 2003 at its headquarters in the city of Al-Qamishli in Al-Hasakah Governorate and its branch in Aleppo...