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Aerial views of extinct al-Manakhir volcanic cones in Syria’s eastern Raqqa countryside

Published: 2026/04/21 2:07 PM
Updated: 2026/04/21 2:33 PM
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Raqqa, April 21 (SANA) Located in the eastern Raqqa countryside, north of al-Karama town and about 30 km east of Raqqa city, the al-Manakhir hills are extinct volcanic formations dating back to the Quaternary period.

The area is composed mainly of basalt formed by ancient volcanic activity and could be developed as a tourist destination with greater attention and investment.

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