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Monastery of Saint James

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Monastery of Saint James

Monastery of Saint James the Mutilated, also known as Saint Jacob Monastery, is a 6th century Melkite Greek Catholic monastery in Qara, Syria. It is located 97 km north of Damascus. The monastery is dedicated to Saint James the Mutilated.

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Country: Syria

District: Rif Dimashq Governorate

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 6th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Christian Monuments

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Elevation: 1350 m

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