Fahil

In today's world, Fahil has become a topic of widespread interest and debate. Since its emergence, Fahil has captured the attention of experts and fans alike, generating diverse opinions and positions. Its impact has been felt in multiple aspects of society, from the political to the cultural sphere, and its relevance continues to constantly evolve. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Fahil, its history, its influence and its projection in the future, with the aim of thoroughly understanding this phenomenon and its impact today.

This article is about the village in central Syria. For Brazilian footballer, see Fahel.
Fahil
فاحل
Village
Fahil is located in Syria
Fahil
Fahil
Location in Syria
Coordinates: 34°50′49″N 36°24′25″E / 34.84694°N 36.40694°E / 34.84694; 36.40694
Country Syria
GovernorateHoms
DistrictHoms
Subdistrictal-Qabu
Elevation
701 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total
5,775
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)+3

Fahil (Arabic: فاحل) is a town in central Syria, administratively part of the Homs Governorate, located 45 kilometers (28 mi) northwest of Homs. Fahel lies in a long valley surrounded by mountains in the basaltic region of Jabal al-Helou with elevations ranging from 850–1,100 meters (2,790–3,610 ft) above sea level. On the village's eastern end, where the mountains slope lower, lies the road connecting it with Homs.[1] Nearby localities include Taldou and Kafr Laha to the northeast and al-Qabu to the west. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Fahil had a population of 5,775 in the 2004 census.[2]

Fahel was relatively self-sufficient in basic services, including primary and secondary education, healthcare, telephone and postal offices. The village is well known for growing apples, which cover 5,580 dunams and produce an average annual of 20,000 tons. Olives are the next major crop, followed by grapes and figs. Around 2008, the village mayor Badr Ali noted the village had recently seen increased modernization, including the use of tractors for agricultural transport, and the spread of cement construction, replacing older homes made of brick, mud and stone.[1]

History

According to the Ottoman Defter records of 1526 (a decade after their conquest of Syria), the village of Fahil consisted of 12 households. By 1594, the population had increased to 56 households.[3] In 1838, it was recorded as an Alawite and Greek Orthodox Christian-populated village.[4]

Syrian Civil War

See also: Syrian Civil War

On 24 January 2025, shortly after the fall of the Assad regime. At least 16 people were killed in the village by gunmen with reported links to the new Syrian government. The SOHR confirmed the deaths of 16 people. 58 other people were also arrested.[5][6] Some were former officers of the Assad regime.

References

  1. ^ a b Hussein, Hussein (31 October 2012). ""فاحل"... قرية الأشداء والتفاح (Fahel :The Village of Tough Guys and Apples)". e-Syria (in Arabic). Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  2. ^ General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Homs Governorate. (in Arabic)
  3. ^ Nasiroğlu, Mehtap (2014-01-01). "XIV. yüzyılda Hama Sancağında kırsal yerleşme". Ankara Üniversitesi Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi Tarih Bölümü Tarih Araştırmaları Dergisi: 137.
  4. ^ Smith, in Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 180
  5. ^ "Primary dea*th toll | 15 people including officers of former regime kil*led in Fahil massacre". SOHR). 25 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Dea*th toll update | 16 people exec*uted including officers of former regime in Fahil Massacre". 27 January 2025.

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