Royal Palace of MariDura-EuroposTall Abu alHasanMalhat al BahrahAl HasyanSurrat Hafa'ir
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Al Jalā’

Al Jalā’ is a town in Deir ez-Zor Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit: 46 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Royal Palace of Mari, Mari and Dura-Europos.

34.6335° N, 40.8405° E

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km97
Must-see10
Notable23
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Royal Palace of Mari, palace near Al Jalā’
Must-see

Royal Palace of Mari

Palace · 13 km

Mari, heritage site near Al Jalā’
Must-see

Mari

Heritage site · 13 km

Dura-Europos, heritage site near Al Jalā’
Must-see

Dura-Europos

Heritage site · 20 km

Places near Al Jalā’ by type

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One day from Al Jalā’

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Al Jalā’
  2. Royal Palace of Maripalace · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tall Abu alHasanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Malhat al Bahrahlake · 45 min
  5. Surrat Hafa'irlake · 45 min
  6. Dura-Europosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Jalā’
Today’s loopAl Jalā’StopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Jalā’?

Royal Palace of Mari (palace, about 13 km), Mari (heritage site, about 13 km), Dura-Europos (heritage site, about 20 km), Christian Building (church, about 20 km), Temple of Zeus Theos (temple, about 20 km), Synagogue (attraction, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Jalā’?

97 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 22 other attractions, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Jalā’?

Ishtar Temple at Mari, about 13 km by road; Palace of Zimri-Lim (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Jalā’?

Tall Abu alHasan, about 7 km by road; Tall Madkuk (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Jalā’?

Start in Al Jalā’, visit Royal Palace of Mari, then Tall Abu alHasan, then Malhat al Bahrah, then Surrat Hafa'ir, then Dura-Europos, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.