Deir ez-Zor

Deir ez-Zor extends along both banks of the Euphrates River, situated 450 kilometers northeast of Damascus, forming Syria's seventh largest urban center.

The city transformed from a Roman military center named Azdra into a central trading post between Aleppo and Baghdad during the Ottoman period in 1517.

The population reflects a mix of Arab tribes, including Bu Kamal and Shuwayt, with Sunni Muslims representing 90 percent of the inhabitants.

The Euphrates River divides the city's administration, with the western section under Syrian government control and the eastern part managed by autonomous authorities.

The region contains multiple archaeological sites dating to the ninth millennium BC, revealing extensive evidence of early urban development near the Euphrates.

Location: Deir-ez-Zor Subdistrict

Elevation above the sea: 210 m

GPS coordinates: 35.33333,40.15000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42