Standard TimeEET |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+3 |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Maias time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Maas, Syria
Maas (Maarat al-Numan) is an important city in the Idlib Governorate of northwestern Syria, located along the M5 highway, an ancient commercial road connecting Damascus and Aleppo, about 33 kilometers from Idlib city. The city has a long history and takes its name from St. Norman, a Christian martyr of the Byzantine period in the 6th century AD.
Historical and Cultural Characteristics
Maas has a rich cultural heritage, most notably the Siege of Maas, which took place during the Crusades in the 12th century. The city retains ancient mosques, traditional bazaars and remains from the Roman period. The local museum used to have a large collection of valuable mosaic artifacts, but has been severely damaged by the war in recent years.
Modern Development
Before the war the city was known for its olive cultivation and textile industry and had a population of about 80,000 people. Due to its location in the heart of the Syrian conflict, it became an important stronghold for opposition control in the late 2010s, and the city's infrastructure was severely damaged. It is now a key node in the humanitarian aid corridor, with several temporary settlements for refugees in the vicinity.
Geography and Climate
The city is situated on a high limestone plateau on the eastern side of the Mediterranean coastal mountain range, at an average altitude of about 530 meters above sea level, with a semi-arid climate. The agricultural area is characterized by the cultivation of olives, figs and wheat, and is surrounded by a number of archaeological sites dating from the Roman period.
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Today is 2025-12-30
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