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As Sūsah

As Sūsah is a town in Deir ez-Zor Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Royal Palace of Mari, Mari and Dura-Europos.

34.5337° N, 40.9582° E

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km94
Must-see9
Notable23
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from As Sūsah

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:29 pm

119 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 As Sūsah
  2. Tall Abu alHasanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Dura-Europosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Royal Palace of Maripalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Qubbat `Aliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Shaq al Hawacave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in As Sūsah
Today’s loopAs SūsahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near As Sūsah?

Royal Palace of Mari (palace, about 8 km), Mari (heritage site, about 8 km), Tall Hariri (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ishtar Temple at Mari (heritage site, about 9 km), Tall Madkuk (viewpoint, about 10 km), Qubbat `Ali (heritage site, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of As Sūsah?

94 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 17 other attractions, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to As Sūsah?

Royal Palace of Mari, about 8 km by road; Mari (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to As Sūsah?

Tall Hariri, about 8 km by road; Tall Madkuk (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from As Sūsah?

Start in As Sūsah, visit Tall Abu alHasan, then Dura-Europos, then Royal Palace of Mari, then Qubbat `Ali, then Shaq al Hawa, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.