Al-Talila

Syria

Al-Talila

LocationSyria
RegionHoms Governorate
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates34.3830°, 38.8330°
Established1991
Area220
Nearest CityPalmyra (15 mi)
Major CityHoms (100 mi)

About Al-Talila

Al-Talila is Syria's first nature reserve established to protect desert biodiversity. The reserve is home to several threatened species including the Arabian oryx and sand gazelle. It serves as an important habitat for migratory birds and features unique desert ecosystem adaptations.