Virtual Globetrotting: Syrian Arab Republic

Virtual Globetrotting: Syrian Arab Republic http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:54:30 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Targetted building, 3 and 5 May 2013]]>

Targetted building, 3 and 5 May 2013
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-08 15:54:30
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/82097-israel-raids-on-syria-killed-at-least-42-soldiers

It looks like 2 buildings were destroyed and the others received a lot of damage. No one really knows so far what was hidden inside the buildings...]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/targetted-building-3-and-5-may-2013/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/targetted-building-3-and-5-may-2013/ Wed, 08 May 2013 15:54:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/targetted-building-3-and-5-may-2013/ 33.56374800 36.25017800 <![CDATA[Military Aircraft Bunkers at Damascus International Airport]]>

Military Aircraft Bunkers at Damascus International Airport

Military Aircraft Bunkers at Damascus International Airport
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By: jbottero
@ 2013-05-05 13:47:52
The airport features two duty-free outlets. The largest of these, operated by Syrian company Ramak. The departures hall also includes an in-house coffee shop, several souvenir shops, three restaurants, and a business/first-class lounge.

Several airlines with regular service to Damascus, such as Emirates and Egypt Air, have canceled their flights to Damascus. British Airways’ BMI stopped flying to Damascus in May, 2012, while Royal Jordanian stopped in July 2012. In November and December 2012, intense fighting was reported around the airport prompting a two-day closure of the airport.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-aircraft-bunkers-at-damascus-international-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-aircraft-bunkers-at-damascus-international-airport/ Sun, 05 May 2013 13:47:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-aircraft-bunkers-at-damascus-international-airport/ 33.40514000 36.52912300 <![CDATA[Syrian Bunkers]]>

Syrian Bunkers
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-04 18:56:08
Don't know if these were involved in the attack on 2/3 May 2013 by IAF.]]>

Syrian Bunkers
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-04 18:56:08
Don't know if these were involved in the attack on 2/3 May 2013 by IAF.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syrian-bunkers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syrian-bunkers/ Sat, 04 May 2013 18:56:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syrian-bunkers/ 33.57025800 36.28098300 <![CDATA[Al-Otrush Mosque]]>

Al-Otrush Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:35:03
Al-Otrush Mosque (Arabic: جامع الأطروش‎) also known as Demirdash Mosque, is a mosque in the Syrian city of Aleppo, located at the south of the Citadel, in "al-A'jam" district of the Ancient City, few meters away from Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa. It was built at the end of the 14th century by the efforts of the Mamluk ruler of Aleppo; Aqbogha al-Otrush. However, the mosque was completed by his successor Demirdash al-Nasiri.

The mosque is famous for its decorated façade and its entrance which is topped with traditional oriental motifs and Islamic muqarnas. The minaret of the mosque located to the left of the main entrance, has a round octangular shape.

The mosque was renovated in 1922.]]>

Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:30:17
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque (Arabic: مسجد السيدة زينب‎) is a shrine located in Sayyidah Zaynab, Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria, that contains the grave of Zaynab, daughter of ‘Alī and Fātimah and granddaughter of Muhammad.

It is believed by Shī‘a Muslims that this mosque is the authentic burial place. Well as Sunni's believe her burial place is located in Cairo Egypt in the Sayyida Zeinab Mosque.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sayyidah-zaynab-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sayyidah-zaynab-mosque/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:30:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sayyidah-zaynab-mosque/ 33.44461600 36.34095500 <![CDATA[Murad Pasha Mosque]]>

Murad Pasha Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:23:26
The Murad Pasha Mosque (Arabic: جامع مراد باشا‎, transliteration: Jami Murad Pasha) is an early Ottoman-era mosque and mausoleum in Damascus, Syria, located in the Suwayqa sector of the Al-Midan quarter. The mosque was erected and named after Murad Pasha, who served as the Ottoman governor ("wali") of Damascus between 1568-1569. The mosque was built in 1568. The mosque is also known as the Naqshbandi Mosque (Arabic: جامع النقشبندي‎) after the Naqshbandi sufi order which it served as a center for.]]>

Mahmandar Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:20:43
Mahmandar Mosque (Arabic: جامع المهمندار‎) is one of the oldest mosques in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the Ancient part of the city, north to the Citadel of Aleppo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mahmandar-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mahmandar-mosque/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:20:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mahmandar-mosque/ 36.20241900 37.15989000 <![CDATA[Khusruwiyah Mosque]]>

Khusruwiyah Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:18:04
The Khusruwiyah Mosque (Arabic: جامع الخسروية‎) is a mosque complex in Aleppo, Syria. It is located south of the Citadel, facing its main entrance. The mosque was built under the patronage of the Hüsrev Pasha, while he was serving as the fourth vizier under Sultan Suleiman I. It is one of the early mosques by renowned court architect Mimar Sinan, and the first Ottoman monument of the city.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khusruwiyah-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khusruwiyah-mosque/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:18:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khusruwiyah-mosque/ 36.19707700 37.16108300 <![CDATA[Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque]]>

Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:15:23
The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque (Arabic: مسجد خالد ابن الوليد‎) is a mosque in Homs, Syria, located in a park along Hama Street in ash-Shuhada Square. Noted for its Ottoman-Turkish architectural style, the mosque is dedicated to Khalid ibn al-Walid, an Arab military commander who led the Muslim conquest of Syria in the 7th century following the decisive Battle of Yarmouk, which put an end to Byzantine rule in Syria. His dome-topped mausoleum is located in a corner of the prayer hall and has served as a pilgrimage center. Two tall minarets with narrow galleries constructed of alternating horizontal rows of white and black stone are situated at the building's northwestern and northeastern comers and reflect the traditional Islamic architecture style of the Levant.

Since July 2011, the Khalid ibn al-Walid mosque has been a focal point for protesters in the ongoing uprising against the Syrian government.]]>

Great Mosque of Al Raqqah
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:11:45
The Great Mosque is located in the northern section of the city's heart. Its plan is rectangle (108m x 92m) with 1.7m thick mud brick walls fortified with semi-circular towers at the corners. All that remains today are the baked brick minaret and prayer hall (haram) façade with eleven arches that were added by Nur al-Din al-Zanki during the 1165 renovation of the mosque.

http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id=7509]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-al-raqqah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-al-raqqah/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:11:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-al-raqqah/ 35.95189400 39.02111500 <![CDATA[Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Homs)]]>

Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Homs)
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:07:58
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Arabic: جامع النوري الكبير‎) also called al-Nouri Mosque, is a mosque in Homs, Syria. It is situated off ash-Shouhada street, adjacent to the city's historical roofed souks ("markets").]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-al-nuri-homs/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-al-nuri-homs/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:07:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-al-nuri-homs/ 34.73085600 36.71436900 <![CDATA[Great Mosque of Maarrat al-Numan]]>

Great Mosque of Maarrat al-Numan
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:04:13
The Great Mosque of Maarrat al-Numan (Arabic: جامع معرة النعمان الكبير‎) is an Ayyubid-era mosque in the village of Maarrat al-Numan between Hama and Aleppo in Syria. This congregational mosque was built in the first half of the twelfth century.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-maarrat-al-numan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-maarrat-al-numan/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:04:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-maarrat-al-numan/ 35.65006000 36.67790700 <![CDATA[Great Mosque of Hama]]>

Great Mosque of Hama
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 18:00:51
The Great Mosque of Hama (Arabic: جامع حماة الكبير‎), is a mosque in Hama, Syria. It is located about 400 meters (1,300 ft) west of the citadel. Built in the 8th century CE, it was heavily damaged in a 1982 uprising, but today it has been completely restored.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-hama/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-hama/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:00:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-hama/ 35.13465900 36.74536800 <![CDATA[Darwish Pasha Mosque]]>

Darwish Pasha Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 17:57:18
The Darwish Pasha Mosque (Arabic: جامع درويش باشا‎, transliteration: Jami Darwish Pasha, Turkish: Derviş Paşa Camii) is an early Ottoman-era mosque in Damascus, Syria, located along the Street Called Straight. The mosque was erected in 1574 by the Ottoman governor of Damascus Darwish Pasha]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/darwish-pasha-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/darwish-pasha-mosque/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:57:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/darwish-pasha-mosque/ 33.50964600 36.30047500 <![CDATA[Altoun Bagh Mosque]]>

Altoun Bagh Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 17:54:26
Altun Bogha Mosque (Arabic: جامع ألتونبوغا‎) is one of the oldest mosques in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the Ancient part of the city, east to the Citadel of Aleppo. It is also known as the mosque of Sahat al-Milh (Arabic: جامع ساحة الملح‎) or the Salt square mosque, as it was built near a large salt warehouse.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/altoun-bagh-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/altoun-bagh-mosque/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:54:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/altoun-bagh-mosque/ 36.19653000 37.16666000 <![CDATA[Nabi Habeel Mosque]]>

Nabi Habeel Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-07 17:48:57
Nabi Habeel Mosque (Arabic: مسجد النبي هابيل‎) is located on the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada river (Wadi Barada), in Syria. This mosque is believed to contain the grave of Abel (Arabic: "Habeel" ), son of Adam as believed by Muslims, who are frequent visitors of this mosque for ziyarat. The mosque was built by Ottoman Wali Ahmad Pasha in 1599, and it is said to have 40 mihrabs.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nabi-habeel-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nabi-habeel-mosque/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:48:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nabi-habeel-mosque/ 33.62110600 36.10596700 <![CDATA[Tadmor Prison]]>

Tadmor Prison
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-24 11:43:11
Tadmor prison (Arabic: سجن تدمر‎) is located in Tadmur in the deserts of eastern Syria approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Damascus (Tadmor, or Tadmur is the Arabic name for Palmyra).
The structures were originally built as military barracks by the French Mandate forces.
Tadmor prison was known for harsh conditions, extensive human rights abuse, torture and summary executions.
During the 1980s Tadmor prison housed thousands of Syrian prisoners, both political and criminal and it was also the scene of the June 27, 1980 Tadmor Prison massacre of prisoners by Rifaat al-Assad, the day after the Syrian branch of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood failed in an attempt to assassinate his brother, president Hafez al-Assad. Members of units of the Defence Brigades, under the command of Rifaat al-Assad, entered Tadmor Prison and killed an estimated thousand prisoners in the cells and the dormitories. Tadmor prison was closed in 2001 and all remaining political detainees were transferred to other prisons in Syria.
Tadmor Prison was reopened on June 15, 2011 and 350 individuals arrested for participation in anti-government demonstrations were transferred there for interrogation and detainment.]]>

Mezzeh prison
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-24 11:39:53
Mezzeh prison (Arabic: سجن المزة‎) is a now-defunct Syrian prison overlooking the capital, Damascus. Mezzeh (also transcribed as al-Mazzah, el-Mezze etc.) is the name of a neighborhood in western Damascus.
Mezzeh prison was closed on the orders of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in September 2000, and about 600 prisoners released. It has reportedly been converted into an institute for historical science.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mezzeh-prison/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mezzeh-prison/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:39:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mezzeh-prison/ 33.50991600 36.25221100 <![CDATA[Adra Prison]]>

Adra Prison
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-24 11:37:00
Adra Prison is a prison in Syria, on the north-east outskirts of Damascus.
Civil prisoners and leading political prisoners are held in the prison. In 2010, the prison held 7,000 prisoners, a dozen of them women. The Washington Post referred to the prison as "infamous".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/adra-prison/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/adra-prison/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:37:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/adra-prison/ 33.59121600 36.44040600 <![CDATA[Tishreen Palace]]>

Tishreen Palace
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-24 09:07:58
Teshreen Palace (Arabic: قصر تشرين‎) is the residence for the President of Syria, located in Damascus. It is located in the Ar Rabwah neighborhood, South of Mount Qasioun. The building covers 10,000 square meters (108,000 square feet). During the Syrian civil war, there were reports that rebels fired mortars at the palace. The palace was used as the primary residence of the Assad family, until the construction of Presidential Palace on Mount Mazzeh was finished in the early 90's.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tishreen-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tishreen-palace/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:07:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tishreen-palace/ 33.51899600 36.26253200 <![CDATA[University of Aleppo]]>

University of Aleppo
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-02-16 12:02:12
University of Aleppo (Arabic: جامعة حلب‎, also called Aleppo University) is a public university located in Aleppo, Syria. It is the second largest university in Syria after the University of Damascus.

On 15 January 2013, people were killed by two explosions at the campus. The blasts reportedly struck an area between Aleppo University's halls of residence and the architecture faculty. The initial death toll was 52, but Aleppo's governor said 82 people were killed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_University_bombings]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-05 12:37:40
Slightly Blurry Imagery. SA-2 configuration; six missiles in position, with 5 extra still on trailers. Central Radar Mound.]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-05 12:37:40
Slightly Blurry Imagery. SA-2 configuration; six missiles in position, with 5 extra still on trailers. Central Radar Mound.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-48/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-48/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:37:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-48/ 33.03559700 36.20231200 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-05 12:24:13
Blurry Imagery; looks like SA-2 configuration. Radar ramps just to northwest and another empty SAM site further northwest.]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-05 12:24:13
Blurry Imagery; looks like SA-2 configuration. Radar ramps just to northwest and another empty SAM site further northwest.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-47/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-47/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:24:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-47/ 33.25160800 36.27024700 <![CDATA[Israelis Airstrike into Syria]]>

Israelis Airstrike into Syria
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-01 13:07:49
This compound in Jimraya has been reportedly bombed by Israelis Jets. Initial reports describe it as a "Research Facility". Three tall unique towers within compound. Military equipment and numerous revetments to west, north and east of compound.

Shown in attached news item. Conflicting reports within this item as to if this was a target.

Other reports of the airstrike mention a convoy carrying SA-17 Surface to Air Missiles headed to Lebanon.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/israelis-airstrike-into-syria/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/israelis-airstrike-into-syria/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:07:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/israelis-airstrike-into-syria/ 33.57740700 36.23565700 <![CDATA[Israelis Air Strike into Syria]]>

Israelis Air Strike into Syria
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-01 13:03:43
This compound in Jimraya has been reportedly bombed by Israelis Jets. Initial reports describe it as a "Research Facility". Three tall unique towers within compound. Military equipment and numerous revetments to west, north and east of compound.

Shown in attached news item. Conflicting reports within this item as to if this was a target.

Other reports of the airstrike mention a convoy carrying SA-17 Surface to Air Missiles headed to Lebanon.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/israelis-air-strike-into-syria/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/israelis-air-strike-into-syria/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:03:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/israelis-air-strike-into-syria/ 33.57724600 36.23919700 <![CDATA[Bassel al-Assad International Airport]]>

Bassel al-Assad International Airport
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-26 12:49:51]]>

Bassel al-Assad International Airport
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-26 12:49:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bassel-al-assad-international-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bassel-al-assad-international-airport/ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:49:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bassel-al-assad-international-airport/ 35.39849600 35.95160000 <![CDATA[Minakh Helicopter Base]]>

Minakh Helicopter Base
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By: KRL
@ 2013-01-23 14:03:03
aka: Mannagh. No reference found that this is a town name. Scene of recent fighting.

Blurry Imager; looks like mostly Mi-8's.

More info at links below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Syrian_Air_Force_bases]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minakh-helicopter-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minakh-helicopter-base/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:03:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minakh-helicopter-base/ 36.52129400 37.04177900 <![CDATA[Russian Naval Support Base]]>

Russian Naval Support Base
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By: skyeye
@ 2013-01-22 13:55:21
This installation supplies activities in Syria.
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Russian Naval Support Base
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By: skyeye
@ 2013-01-22 13:55:21
This installation supplies activities in Syria.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-naval-support-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-naval-support-base/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:55:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-naval-support-base/ 34.90759600 35.87231400 <![CDATA[Tabqa Dam]]>

Tabqa Dam
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-13 13:48:27
The Tabqa Dam (Arabic: سد الطبقة‎), or al-Thawra Dam as it is also named (Arabic: سد الثورة‎, literally dam of the revolution), is an earth-fill dam on the Euphrates, located 40 kilometres (25 mi) upstream from the city of Ar-Raqqah in Ar-Raqqah Governorate, Syria.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tabqa-dam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tabqa-dam/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:48:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tabqa-dam/ 35.85693500 38.56205500 <![CDATA[Baath Dam]]>

Baath Dam
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-13 13:45:59
The Baath Dam (Arabic: سد البعث‎, literally dam of the resurrection) is a dam on the Euphrates, located 22 kilometres (14 mi) upstream from the city of Ar-Raqqah in Ar-Raqqah Governorate, Syria.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baath-dam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baath-dam/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:45:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baath-dam/ 35.88640800 38.75186900 <![CDATA[Siege of Base 46]]>

Siege of Base 46
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By: KRL
@ 2013-01-04 10:25:14
Site of recent fighting (Fall 2012) where anti-Regime rebels cut-off this strategic military base.

Imagery from Fall 2011 shows numerous pieces of military equipment, obstacle training courses and recently excavated revetements.

This base may be the source of anti-aircraft weapons used against Regime aircraft.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/siege-of-base-46/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/siege-of-base-46/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:25:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/siege-of-base-46/ 36.12238100 36.88990100 <![CDATA[Destroyed gas/petrol station-Syria]]>

Destroyed gas/petrol station-Syria
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-03 18:44:14
Car bomb exploded near this gas station. I think this is the one, you can see the partially destroyed metal fence compared to the one still intact in GE. Also the square roof of the building next to the station. Can't find any other gas station in the neighborhood.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-04/deadly-blast-at-syrian-petrol-station/4452862

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyed-gas-petrol-station-syria/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyed-gas-petrol-station-syria/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:44:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyed-gas-petrol-station-syria/ 33.54874700 36.31412700 <![CDATA[Research Facility]]>

Research Facility
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-13 07:33:25
Large compound shown in attached news/video item.

Described as a Chemical Weapons facility.

Numerous segregated buildings in revetments.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/research-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/research-facility/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:33:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/research-facility/ 35.98026400 37.40587200 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-13 07:27:04
SA-3 configuration. Threee positions with four missiles each.]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-13 07:27:04
SA-3 configuration. Threee positions with four missiles each.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-46/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-46/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:27:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-46/ 35.97930900 37.42782400 <![CDATA[Mobile Missile Carrier]]>

Mobile Missile Carrier
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-07 09:39:51
Blurry imagery.

Two medium sized missiles on a mobile carrier in revetment.

Numerous other pieces of equipment in revetments, within bermed wall compound.

Large military compound 4.5 km north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mobile-missile-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mobile-missile-carrier/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:39:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mobile-missile-carrier/ 34.53910400 36.95657000 <![CDATA[Al Furqlus Chemical Weapons Depot]]>

Al Furqlus Chemical Weapons Depot
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-06 15:11:48
The attached news item contains a satellite image of this area; reported to be the assembly point for Chemical Weapons, likely Sarin.

The nearest airbase is 19 km southwest at Shayrat Air Base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-furqlus-chemical-weapons-depot/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-furqlus-chemical-weapons-depot/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:11:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-furqlus-chemical-weapons-depot/ 34.61943500 37.11975600 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-12-05 14:51:21
SA-2 configuration.

Very dark imagery.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-12-05 14:51:21
SA-2 configuration.

Very dark imagery.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-45/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-45/ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:51:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-45/ 34.96633100 35.92795400 <![CDATA[El Safira Chemical Weapons Plant]]>

El Safira Chemical Weapons Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-04 07:38:12
Recent news reports show an image of this area courtesy of Digitalglobe as the main chemical weapons storage and manufacturing plant. Most news sites are not mentioning the location in their reporting.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/el-safira-chemical-weapons-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/el-safira-chemical-weapons-plant/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:38:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/el-safira-chemical-weapons-plant/ 36.05874400 37.33913900 <![CDATA[Phosphate Mining]]>

Phosphate Mining
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By: KRL
@ 2012-12-03 12:20:07
Large area of waste piles and two open pits feeding central mill, east of town.

Another similar operation 20 km southeast at As Sawwanah ash Sharqiya.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/phosphate-mining/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/phosphate-mining/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:20:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/phosphate-mining/ 34.23153200 37.81451200 <![CDATA[Tashrin dam captured by Syrian rebels]]>

Tashrin dam captured by Syrian rebels
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-27 17:15:36

Syria Crisis: Tishrin Dam Seized By Syrian Rebels Near Manbij

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/tishrin-dam-syria_n_2191330.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tashrin-dam-captured-by-syrian-rebels/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tashrin-dam-captured-by-syrian-rebels/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:15:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tashrin-dam-captured-by-syrian-rebels/ 36.38290700 38.18470000 <![CDATA[Power station]]>

Power station
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-16 17:59:07]]>

Power station
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: nico
@ 2012-11-16 17:59:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/power-station-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/power-station-1/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:59:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/power-station-1/ 35.26325500 36.58401100 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-11-07 15:40:04
SA-2 configuration. Medium resolution imagery - but blurry.

All six positions occupied, central Radar with cable trenches visible. Two extra missiles against southern treeline.

Large Military compound to south; with numerous trenches and revetments. Mobile AA in revetments and radar south of compound, another to the west.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-43/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-43/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:40:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-43/ 34.65383600 36.74184300 <![CDATA[Artillery Position]]>

Artillery Position
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By: KRL
@ 2012-11-07 07:38:37
Military Compound southeast of Homs. Medium Resolution imagery; a bit blurry.

New (er) imagery (early March '12) shows active positions, with numerous Artillery pieces, Radar Array at the west end of the main compound. Several units assembling in other areas.

News article from the same time period:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/middle-east-live/2012/mar/06/syria-atrocities-recalled-live

More info on the Homs Offensive]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-position/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-position/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:38:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-position/ 34.71087300 36.77375100 <![CDATA[Ebla Gas Plant]]>

Ebla Gas Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2012-11-06 12:27:34
Recently completed with Canadian Interests, Suncor Energy.

They have since suspended operations due to the ongoing Civil Conflict and International Sanctions.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/suncorenergy/4777508007/
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ebla-gas-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ebla-gas-plant/ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:27:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ebla-gas-plant/ 34.56716800 37.19363500 <![CDATA[Damaged Great Mosque of Aleppo]]>

Damaged Great Mosque of Aleppo
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By: nico
@ 2012-10-31 21:51:01
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Aleppo

http://english.sabah.com.tr/world/2012/10/16/they-are-destroying-the-sacred-city-of-aleppo

"Syrian forces loyal to Assad bombarded the historical Great Mosque of Aleppo where the opposition has been holding guard. As the uprising’s latest victim, the Umayyad Mosque (Great Mosque of Aleppo) has incurred great harm due its strategic positioning leaving it center to the fighting...."

It would appear to be the only mosque that I can find with a courtyard, the little structures in the middle plus the tower. In the pictures, one can see fires and damage done to the structure of the building. The damage isn't visible yet on the satellite pictures, I really wish Google Earth would update pictures of the region.]]>

Azaz Mosque Destroyed
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-31 09:50:35
The small town of Azaz has seen fierce fighting between Government Forces and anti-regime Rebels.

The attached photos include two images of this mosque destroyed during recent battles. Unique building shape confirms site.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/3297/#igImgId_54896

Link below to recent journalist video reports:

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/azaz-mosque-destroyed/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/azaz-mosque-destroyed/ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:50:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/azaz-mosque-destroyed/ 36.59131700 37.04891900 <![CDATA[Mortars]]>

Mortars
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By: nico
@ 2012-10-29 17:41:21
It would appear that the position has been abandoned. The imagery dating 9/18/2011 on Google earth had trucks and equipment laying around which can't be seen on the 6/4/2012 images.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mortars/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mortars/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:41:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mortars/ 34.74934000 36.66359800 <![CDATA[Artillery site]]>

Artillery site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: nico
@ 2012-10-29 16:31:44]]>

Artillery site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: nico
@ 2012-10-29 16:31:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-site-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-site-2/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:31:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-site-2/ 33.60147500 36.09438200 <![CDATA[Artillery site]]>

Artillery site
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By: nico
@ 2012-10-29 16:29:11
Artillery positions, about 15 miles north of Damascus.]]>

Artillery site
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By: nico
@ 2012-10-29 16:29:11
Artillery positions, about 15 miles north of Damascus.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-site-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-site-1/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:29:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/artillery-site-1/ 33.60858100 36.09657100 <![CDATA[Assad Palace]]>

Assad Palace
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: nico
@ 2012-10-14 21:10:19
Assad palace]]>

Assad Palace
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: nico
@ 2012-10-14 21:10:19
Assad palace]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/assad-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/assad-palace/ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:10:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/assad-palace/ 33.51723000 36.24891000 <![CDATA[Radar Mounds & Helicopter Base]]>

Radar Mounds & Helicopter Base
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-05 12:59:49
Blurry imagery. Several Radar mounds with a couple of types of radar visible.

Numerous bunkers and cement box shelters visible.

Helicopter base to south. Another Heli base 1.6 km northwest.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-mounds-and-helicopter-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-mounds-and-helicopter-base/ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:59:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-mounds-and-helicopter-base/ 33.48750900 36.47579000 <![CDATA[SAM Site Construction]]>

SAM Site Construction
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-05 12:43:36
SA-2 configuration with five of the six typical sites completed. Compound 1.5 km northwest has numerous military vehicles with what looks like several empty and loaded missile trailers, blurry imagery.

Found this location after reading the attatched article where Rebels captured an anti-aircraft site in the suburb of East Ghouta. Possibly the site discussed.

The location of Ghouta is referenced 3 km. to the west of this location.

Link to news item below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sam-site-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sam-site-construction/ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:43:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sam-site-construction/ 33.49139300 36.41630900 <![CDATA[Bashar Al-Assad Latakia Palace]]>

Bashar Al-Assad Latakia Palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2012-09-14 22:21:57
Bashar Al-Assad Latakia Palace

http://helicopterkits.blogspot.com/2012/08/heliports-around-middle-east.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/syria/9417572/Family-photo-album-reveals-Assad-private-life.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bashar-al-assad-latakia-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bashar-al-assad-latakia-palace/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:21:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bashar-al-assad-latakia-palace/ 35.70969000 35.81793800 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-07-19 08:57:45
SA-2 configuration. All six sites occupied. Just west of Military Airport.

Spare missile on trailer just southeast of site. Four empty missile trailers east of site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-41/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-41/ Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:57:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-41/ 35.41184000 35.92396300 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-06-15 12:55:11
Three of six sites occupied. SA-3 configuration. Total of 11 missiles in 3 positions.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-06-15 12:55:11
Three of six sites occupied. SA-3 configuration. Total of 11 missiles in 3 positions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-40/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-40/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:55:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-40/ 34.72540700 35.99011700 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-06-15 10:13:42
Slightly blurry imagery.

SA-2 configuration. All six sites occupied, with 5 more missiles on trailers just NE.

Just east of As Suwayda Air Base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-39/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-39/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:13:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-39/ 32.69524500 36.44023400 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-03-14 08:30:41
SA-2 configuration. Five sites occupied, with the sixth (south pad) has missile on trailer still. Extra missile on trailer just to north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-38/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-38/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:30:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-38/ 35.67464200 35.78774900 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-03-14 07:57:22
Very dark imagery.

SA-2 configuration, all six positions occupied.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-03-14 07:57:22
Very dark imagery.

SA-2 configuration, all six positions occupied.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-37/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-37/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:57:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-37/ 34.84499700 35.91527200 <![CDATA[Baba Amr Besieged]]>

Baba Amr Besieged
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By: KRL
@ 2012-02-29 08:00:57
Section on the southwest portion of Homs that is beseiged by Syrian Army forces against it's own civilians.

Links below show video and photos of the carnage. Expect future imagery to show a pile of ruble and unrecognizalbe sections of the city.

There isn't a category in VG to best describe these events.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/21/world/meast/syria-wounded/index.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baba-amr-besieged/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baba-amr-besieged/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baba-amr-besieged/ 34.71265500 36.69528000 <![CDATA[Nur al-Din Bimaristan]]>

Nur al-Din Bimaristan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2012-02-05 18:30:54
Nur al-Din Bimaristan (Arabic: البيمارستان النوري‎) is a large medieval bimaristan ("hospital") in Damascus, Syria. It is located in the al-Hariqa quarter in the old walled city, to the southwest of the Umayyad Mosque. It was built and named after the Zengid Sultan Nur ad-Din in 1154. The bimaristan is well known for its unusual portal, which displays an antique lintel and a curious flattened muqarnas vault. It is also unusual in its full-scale Mesopotamian-style muqarnas vault over the vestibule. It was restored in 1975 and now houses the Museum of Medicine and Science in the Arab World.]]>

National Museum of Damascus
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By: kjfitz
@ 2012-02-05 18:28:35
The National Museum of Damascus (Arabic: المتحف الوطني بدمشق‎) is a large museum in the heart of Damascus, Syria. The most popular part of the museum is the reconstruction of the 2nd century CE Dura-Europos synagogue.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-museum-of-damascus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-museum-of-damascus/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:28:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-museum-of-damascus/ 33.51257800 36.29005200 <![CDATA[Airplane in Flight]]>

Airplane in Flight
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By: KRL
@ 2012-02-01 12:51:55
Aircraft and shadow clearly visible.]]>

Airplane in Flight
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By: KRL
@ 2012-02-01 12:51:55
Aircraft and shadow clearly visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-in-flight-87/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-in-flight-87/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:55 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-in-flight-87/ 34.45144000 37.00819700 <![CDATA[Damascus Tower (tallest building in Syria)]]>

Damascus Tower (tallest building in Syria)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-28 19:38:48]]>

Damascus Tower (tallest building in Syria)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-28 19:38:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/damascus-tower-tallest-building-in-syria/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/damascus-tower-tallest-building-in-syria/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:38:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/damascus-tower-tallest-building-in-syria/ 33.51359700 36.29645400 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-27 08:48:12
SA-2 configuration. All six missiles in position. Extra missile just to west. Radar and surface cabling visible.

Six trucks with empty trailers to southwest. Several bunkers and revetments around perimeter. Gun range to east.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-36/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-36/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:48:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-36/ 36.23977400 37.30757500 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-27 08:27:44
Three positons with 4 missiles each. SA-3 configuration.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-27 08:27:44
Three positons with 4 missiles each. SA-3 configuration.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-35/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-35/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-35/ 36.29695100 37.16067600 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-26 13:03:03
All six positions occupied. SA-2 configuration.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-26 13:03:03
All six positions occupied. SA-2 configuration.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-34/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-34/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:03:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-34/ 35.44308600 37.13254500 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-26 12:53:50
A four postion SA-3 site; in a non-typical configuration.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-26 12:53:50
A four postion SA-3 site; in a non-typical configuration.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-33/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-33/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:53:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-33/ 35.64899700 37.11413400 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-26 10:31:51
SA-2 configuration with cable trenches visible. Numerous hard bunkers of various shapes, and vehicles in revetments.

Two AA sites north and one southeast of this military airbase. A couple Mig-21's at west end of airstrip; and half dozen on east apron.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-32/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-32/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:31:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-32/ 35.28693900 40.15910100 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Sites]]>

Armed SAM Sites
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-13 08:37:36
Two sites with SA-2 configuration missiles visible in all positions.]]>

Armed SAM Sites
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2012-01-13 08:37:36
Two sites with SA-2 configuration missiles visible in all positions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-sites-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-sites-1/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:37:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-sites-1/ 34.62302000 36.77031800 <![CDATA[Masyaf Castle]]>

Masyaf Castle
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-12-24 13:07:39
Masyaf Castle is located in the town of Masyaf in Hama Governorate, Syria. The castle dates to the Aramaic Era (8th Century BC), with the latest building phases dating to the Ismaili occupation in the 12th century. The citadel became famous as the stronghold from which Rashid ad-Din Sinan, known as the Old Man of the Mountain ruled. He was a leader of the Syrian wing of the Hashshashin sect and a figure in the history of the Crusades.

In popular culture, Masyaf is known for its appearance in the Assassin's Creed video game series.]]>

Radar and Anti-Aircraft Site
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By: KRL
@ 2011-12-15 07:47:11
Several Radar types on this site. Three mounds northeast corner of newly constructed compound with high grade road to the south. Large array in centre of site, surface cabling visible. Large new pad constructed.

Several historic anti-aircraft postions within berms to southwest, north and east. Numerous revetments with mobile AA.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-and-anti-aircraft-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-and-anti-aircraft-site/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:47:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-and-anti-aircraft-site/ 33.89435700 37.78687500 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-12-12 13:26:44
SA-2 configuration.

Another site 1.2 km south.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-12-12 13:26:44
SA-2 configuration.

Another site 1.2 km south.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-31/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-31/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:26:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-31/ 34.60952800 36.67880100 <![CDATA[Numerous Radar Positions]]>

Numerous Radar Positions
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-12-12 13:21:27
Several Radar types within this compound.

Surface cabling visible.]]>

Numerous Radar Positions
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-12-12 13:21:27
Several Radar types within this compound.

Surface cabling visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/numerous-radar-positions/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/numerous-radar-positions/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:21:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/numerous-radar-positions/ 34.61276900 36.73482700 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-12-12 12:32:19
Blurry Imagery.

SA-2 configuration outer ring.

Three groups of four SA-3 missiles visible inner ring.

AA site just northwest.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-30/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-30/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:32:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-30/ 34.70732800 36.78832100 <![CDATA[Underground Access]]>

Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-29 09:22:45
Large Portal constructed with visual barriers near portal and berm walls constructed to the south beside highway. Another portal just south.

Several AA postions along roads north and east. AA mound just to west of portal.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-10/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:22:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-10/ 33.70597300 36.92906100 <![CDATA[Leftover Image]]>

Leftover Image
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-25 13:56:51
Odd patch of cloudy imagery overtop of a clear image.]]>

Leftover Image
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-25 13:56:51
Odd patch of cloudy imagery overtop of a clear image.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leftover-image/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leftover-image/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:56:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leftover-image/ 33.75670800 36.40143900 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-25 13:34:51
Blurry Imagery.

SA-3 configuration. Four of six sites occupied. Radar on mound just to southwest.]]>

Armed SAM Site
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-11-25 13:34:51
Blurry Imagery.

SA-3 configuration. Four of six sites occupied. Radar on mound just to southwest.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-29/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-29/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:34:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-29/ 33.55867000 36.30644600 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-18 13:38:27
Blurry Imagery.

SA-3 configuration. Only four of the typical six positions built on this hill.

Covered revetments just to the east.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-26/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-26/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:38:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-26/ 33.47415800 36.11742500 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-15 13:05:46
SA-2 configuration. Blurry imagery.

Four of the positions appear occupied by several missiles. There are 10 covered truck trailers in revetment positions on south side of site.

Mobile AA on eastern loop. Several covered bunker positions.

Old SAM position .5 km southwest. Bermed outer circle and cable trenches visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-25/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-25/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:05:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-25/ 33.55550500 36.17152000 <![CDATA[Radar Positions]]>

Radar Positions
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By: KRL
@ 2011-08-18 12:27:29
A couple of radar's here. Southwest of extensive underground workings.]]>

Radar Positions
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By: KRL
@ 2011-08-18 12:27:29
A couple of radar's here. Southwest of extensive underground workings.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-positions/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-positions/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:27:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-positions/ 33.32350000 36.29602300 <![CDATA[Underground Access]]>

Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2011-08-18 12:09:43
Numerous portals in this area.

These two workings appear to align with two more 1.5 km northeast.]]>

Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2011-08-18 12:09:43
Numerous portals in this area.

These two workings appear to align with two more 1.5 km northeast.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-9/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-9/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:09:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-9/ 33.32704100 36.31824700 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2011-08-18 10:25:12
Blurry Imagery; looks like two of six sites occupied with missiles. Two vehicles on other sites; central bunker complex. SA-2 configuration.

4.5 km west of Marj Ruhayyil Air Base; 0.5 km north of military equipment compound with numerous APC's (armoured personnel carriers) in dug-in positions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-18/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-18/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:25:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-18/ 33.28392900 36.39437900 <![CDATA[Old Migs at Jirah Air Base]]>

Old Migs at Jirah Air Base
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-09 09:57:37
Remains of 48 Mig-15/17s.

Several Aero L-39 trainers on the active ramps.]]>

Old Migs at Jirah Air Base
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-09 09:57:37
Remains of 48 Mig-15/17s.

Several Aero L-39 trainers on the active ramps.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-migs-at-jirah-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-migs-at-jirah-air-base/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:57:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-migs-at-jirah-air-base/ 36.09779900 37.93737900 <![CDATA[Afis Helicopter Base]]>

Afis Helicopter Base
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-09 09:33:59
Over 40 operational helis; looks like Mi-8s/-17s.]]>

Afis Helicopter Base
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-09 09:33:59
Over 40 operational helis; looks like Mi-8s/-17s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/afis-helicopter-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/afis-helicopter-base/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:33:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/afis-helicopter-base/ 35.97147700 36.78257000 <![CDATA[Radar and Military Compound]]>

Radar and Military Compound
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-07 14:55:09
Radar dome on tower beside buttress walled military compound. Numerous vehicles and equipment stored within.

3.6 km north of Shayrat Air Base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-and-military-compound/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-and-military-compound/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:55:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-and-military-compound/ 34.51272800 36.93504800 <![CDATA[Damascus]]>

Damascus
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-03-02 13:33:56
Damascus is the capital and the second largest city of Syria.

First settled in the 2nd millennium BC, it was chosen as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750. After the victory of the Abbasid dynasty, the seat of Islamic power was moved to Baghdad. Damascus saw a political decline throughout the Abbasid era, only to regain significant importance in the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. During Ottoman rule, the city decayed completely while maintaining a certain cultural prestige. Today, it is the seat of the central government and all of the government ministries.]]>

Bab Tuma
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-02-27 11:04:33
Bab Tuma (Arabic,باب توما, meaning: "Saint Thomas’s Gate") is a borough of Old Damascus Syria and one of the gates in the historical walls of the city. It owes its name to Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

Famous residents included: Saint Paul the most notable of Early Christian missionaries (hence expressions such as “the road to Damascus experience”), Saint Thomas himself who after lending his name to the neighborhood went on to explore Afghanistan, Punjab and India, Saint Joseph of Damascus, Raphael Hawawini, the first Orthodox Bishop of New York (he was sent to the US in 1895 by the Tsar of Russia), and Syrian-born philosopher Michel Aflak, founder of the Ba'ath party.

In the 16th century, following the occupation of Antioch and Alexandretta by Turkish troops, the borough of Bab Tuma became the seat of the Greek-Orthodox and Greek-Catholic Churches for the Northern Levant (Syria, Lebanon and Southern Turkey).]]>

Bab Kisan
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-02-27 10:52:31
Bab Kisan (Arabic: باب كيسان, meaning "The Kisan Gate") is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City, was named in memory of a slave who became famous during a conquest by the Caliph Mu'awiya. The wall was built during the Roman era and was dedicated to Saturn. Bab Kisan is famous for being the escape route of St Paul.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bab-kisan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bab-kisan/ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:52:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bab-kisan/ 33.50673400 36.31583600 <![CDATA[Bab al-Jabiyah]]>

Bab al-Jabiyah
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-02-27 10:45:21
Bab al-Jabiya (Arabic: باب الجابية‎; Gate of the Water Trough) or the Gate of Jupiter is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. Bab al-Jabiya was the main entrance on the city's west side. The gate opens on Medhat Pasha Souq, which is the modern western half of the Street Called Straight, the Roman east-west artery, which still connects it to Bab Sharqi (the Roman "Gate of the Sun"). The gate's modern name dates to the Umayyad period and comes from the name of al-Jabiya village in the Golan Heights.]]>

Bab Sharqi
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-02-27 10:40:11
Bab Sharqi (Arabic: باب شرقي‎; The Eastern Gate) or the Gate of the Sun is one of the seven ancient city gates of Damascus, Syria, and the only original Roman gate still standing. Its modern name comes from its location in the eastern side of the city. The gate also gives its name to the christian quarter surrounding it. The grand facade of the gate was reconstructed in 1960s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bab-sharqi/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bab-sharqi/ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:40:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bab-sharqi/ 33.50961900 36.31799300 <![CDATA[Roman Bridge at Nimreh]]>

Roman Bridge at Nimreh
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-02-01 19:39:54
The Bridge at Nimreh is a Roman bridge in the vicinity of Shahba (ancient Philippopolis), Syria, dating to the 3rd or 4th century AD. Its transversal arch construction derives from old building traditions of the Hauran region and is arguably unique in Roman bridge building.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-bridge-at-nimreh/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-bridge-at-nimreh/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:39:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-bridge-at-nimreh/ 32.83323300 36.69165400 <![CDATA[Syrian Scuds]]>

Syrian Scuds
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By: Parabellum
@ 2010-10-12 08:37:55
The image above depicts two SS-1 SCUD SRBMs at a military facility north of Damascus in Syria. The SCUD is one of the oldest SRBM designs still in active service. Syria operates the SCUD-D, with a range of up to 900 kilometers, theoretically placing the entirety of Israel at risk.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syrian-scuds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syrian-scuds/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:37:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syrian-scuds/ 33.69671700 36.51414200 <![CDATA[Azem Palace]]>

Azem Palace
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-09-08 19:02:09
Azem Palace (Arabic: قصر العظم‎) is a palace in Damascus, Syria which was originally built in 1750 as a residence for the Ottoman governor of Damascus As'ad Pasha al-Azm. The palace now houses the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/azem-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/azem-palace/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:02:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/azem-palace/ 33.51027800 36.30694400 <![CDATA[Shaizar Fortress]]>

Shaizar Fortress
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-12 15:12:18
Located on the Orontes to the northwest of Hama, Shaizar was an ancient town, known as Senzar or Sezar in the Amarna letters. To the Greeks it was known as Sidzara, but the Seleucid dynasty renamed it Larissa, after the town of the same name in Thessaly from which many colonists came.

It reverted to its earlier name under the Roman Empire and was known as Sezer under the Byzantine Empire.

Shaizar fell to the Arabs in 638 and frequently passed from Arab to Byzantine control. It was sacked in 969 by Byzantine emperor Nicephorus II, and was captured by Basil II in 999, after which it became the southern border of the Byzantine Empire and was administered by the Bishop of Shaizar.

It was lost to the Banu Munqidh in 1081 when 'Ali ibn Munqidh bought it from the bishop. The Byzantines besieged it numerous times after this but failed to recover it.

The Crusaders, on their arrival in this area, rendered the city's name in Latin as Caesarea. This name had not been used in any earlier period, and was derived from the Crusaders mistakenly identifying this city as being Caesarea Mazaca, a place renowned in Christian history as the home of Saint Basil of Caesarea.

It is no longer inhabited today, but the ruins are known as Saijar in modern Arabic.

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Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2010-02-01 09:53:07
SA-2 configuration; 4 sites occupied. 5.5 km south of International Airport.]]>

Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2010-02-01 09:53:07
SA-2 configuration; 4 sites occupied. 5.5 km south of International Airport.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-8/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:53:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-8/ 33.35321300 36.54823600 <![CDATA[Boeing 747SP]]>

Boeing 747SP
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-12-15 11:38:27
YK-AHA & YK-AHB]]>

Boeing 747SP
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-12-15 11:38:27
YK-AHA & YK-AHB]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-747sp-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-747sp-1/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:38:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-747sp-1/ 33.40450400 36.51425800 <![CDATA[Ruins of the ancient city of Mari]]>

Ruins of the ancient city of Mari
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-10-20 10:39:47
Mari (modern Tell Hariri, Syria) was an ancient Sumerian and Amorite city, located 11 kilometers north-west of the modern town of Abu Kamal on the western bank of Euphrates river, some 120 km southeast of Deir ez-Zor, Syria. It is thought to have been inhabited since the 5th millennium BC, although it flourished from 2900 BC until 1759 BC, when it was sacked by Hammurabi.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-the-ancient-city-of-mari/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-the-ancient-city-of-mari/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:39:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-the-ancient-city-of-mari/ 34.55030900 40.88813100 <![CDATA[Markab Citadel]]>

Markab Citadel
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-09-12 09:45:40
Margat, also known as Marqab (from the Arabic Qalaat al-Marqab, قلعة المرقب, "Castle of the Watchtower") is a castle which was a Crusader fortress in what is now Syria, and one of the major strongholds of the Knights Hospitaller.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/markab-citadel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/markab-citadel/ Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:45:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/markab-citadel/ 35.15152400 35.94930200 <![CDATA[Syria / Iraq border crossing]]>

Syria / Iraq border crossing
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-21 08:25:02]]>

Syria / Iraq border crossing
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-21 08:25:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syria-iraq-border-crossing/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syria-iraq-border-crossing/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:25:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/syria-iraq-border-crossing/ 33.43635200 38.83573100 <![CDATA[Hama Air Base]]>

Hama Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-21 08:23:28]]>

Hama Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-21 08:23:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hama-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hama-air-base/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:23:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hama-air-base/ 35.12106700 36.71073000