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Qaryat an Nashat Destination Guide

Delve into Qaryat an Nashat in Iraq

Qaryat an Nashat in the region of Wāsiţ is located in Iraq - some 42 mi or ( 68 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Local time in Qaryat an Nashat is now 02:46 AM (Sunday) . 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: Ash Shahimiyah, Sayyid 'Abd, Karbala, Hammud, and Bid'at Hamad. While being here, you might want to check out Ash Shahimiyah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Qaryat an Nashat ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul

The Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul was fought on April 8, 876 between forces of the Saffarid amir Ya'qub ibn Laith and the Abbasid Caliphate. Taking place some 80 km southeast (downstream) of Baghdad, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Abbasids, forcing Ya`qub to halt his advance into Iraq.

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Located at 32.92 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty