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Qasr Darwishah Destination Guide
Delve into Qasr Darwishah in Iraq
Qasr Darwishah in the region of Karbalāʼ is located in Iraq - some 75 mi or ( 121 km ) South-West of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Qasr Darwishah is now 02:30 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Qal'at Albu Shibl, Karbala, Baqubah, Baghdad, and Sulaymaniyah. While being here, you might want to check out Qal'at Albu Shibl . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Qasr Darwishah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Al-Ukhaidir Fortress
The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidir or Abbasid palace of Ukhaider is located roughly 50 km south of Karbala, Iraq. It is a large, rectangular fortress erected in 775 AD with a unique defensive style. Constructed by the Abbasid caliph As-Saffah's nephew Isa ibn Musa, Ukhaidir represents Abbasid architectural innovation in the structures of its courtyards, residences and mosque. Excavations at Ukhaidir were conducted in the early 20th century by Gertrude Bell.
Located at 32.44 43.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Lake Milh
Lake Milh is located a few miles west of Karbala, Iraq . It is alternately called Lake Razazah. Lake Milh is a depression into which excess water from the Euphrates River is diverted by a controlled escape channel or canal. The lake is rather shallow and water levels change with the seasons. Due to the salts and the changing water levels, few recreational areas exist around the lake.
Located at 32.75 43.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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