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City in eastern Syria
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Deir ez-Zor is a city in Syria. Its name may also be spelled Deir Ezzor, Deir az-Zur or any number of other variations.
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متحف دير الزور
Historical museum that used to host a variety of artifacts such as clay tablets from the ancient city of Mari. As of 2018, the museum is closed and the collection has been removed.
Dedicated to victims of the Armenian Genocide, the site used to host large gatherings of Armenians every 24th April each year. The church was destroyed by ISIS in 2015, however it is expected to be rebuilt.
جسر دير الزور المعلق
Remains of the suspension bridge over the Euphrates River, built in 1927, and destroyed during the Syrian Civil War in 2013.
ملعب دير الزور البلدي
One of the largest stadiums in the region with a capacity of 13,000 spectators. Most often used for football matches and other sports events.
فندق البستان
Verified to be open as of 2022.
Deir ez-Zor is not a big city so it is easy to walk around. The Euphrates is about a 10 minute stroll from the main street. Taxis are also available.
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