Tabqa

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Al-Thawrah, also known as Al-Tabqah, is a city in Raqqa Governorate, Syria, approximately 55 kilometres west of Raqqa. The name "al-Thawrah" literally means "The Revolution", in reference to the March 8th revolution. The Tabqa Dam and Lake Assad on the Euphrates are near al-Thawrah. The city had a population of 69,425 as of the 2004 census. It is part of the Tabqa Region of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°50'8"N, 38°32'26"E

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Ar RaqqahSyria

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Nearby attractions include: Qal'at Ja'bar.

5.4 miNW
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Qal'at Ja'bar
139 min walk • Perched on the western shore of Lake Assad in Syria, Qal'at Ja'bar is a testament to the region's turbulent history and architectural ingenuity. This formidable castle, whose origins date back to the Arab fortifications of the 7th century, stands as a silent guardian...