Deir Maker

Village in Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Deir Maker (Arabic: دير ماكر) is a Syrian village in the Qatana District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Deir Maker had a population of 3,228 at the 2004 census.[1] Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.

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Deir Maker
دير ماكر
Village
Deir Maker is located in Syria
Deir Maker
Deir Maker
Location in Syria
Coordinates: 33°14′N 36°02′E
Country Syria
GovernorateRif Dimashq Governorate
DistrictQatana District
NahiyahSa'sa'
Population
 (2004 census)[1]
  Total
3,228
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
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Archaeology

Ancient remains in Deir Maker include two buildings possibly dating to the Roman period, Greek and Syriac inscriptions, decorated stones, and a broken statue of a naked youth.[2]

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