Discover Qaryat as Safinah in Iraq
Qaryat as Safinah in the region of Nīnawá is a town located in Iraq - some 192 mi or ( 309 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Qaryat as Safinah is now 11:01 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah, Qaryat Zamarat Sabir, Qaryat az Zawiyah, Qaryat Tall Alz, and Qaryat Sultan 'Abd Allah. When in this area, you might want to check out Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Qaryat as Safinah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of the Zab
The Battle of the Zab took place on the banks of the Great Zab river in what is now Iraq on January 25, 750. It spelled the end of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasids, a dynasty that would last (under various influences and with varying power) until the 13th century.
Located at 35.99 43.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Hdatta
Hdatta or Haditha was a historical city on the East bank of the Tigris just below its confluence with the Upper Zab. The city flourished during the Sasanian and early Islamic periods.
Located at 35.98 43.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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