Dead Cities المدن المنسية
Syria UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dead Cities in Syria is an archaeological site and abandoned village. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest month with daily highs of 10 °C and lows of 1 °C. The wettest months are January and December, each with about 88 mm and 86 mm of rain respectively, whereas July has only 1 mm of rain on about 1 day. The site is wheelchair accessible.
The nearest airport is Aleppo International Airport in Aleppo, located 38 km away, and the site is 318 km from Damascus. Nearby sights include the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites at 0 km, Al-Madina Souq at 31.2 km, the Great Mosque of Aleppo at 31.8 km, Ancient Aleppo at 32.1 km, and the Citadel of Aleppo at 32.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 88 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 82 | 68 | 44 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 36 | 72 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
