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Qaryat at Takatuf Destination Guide

Delve into Qaryat at Takatuf in Iraq

Qaryat at Takatuf in the region of Wāsiţ is located in Iraq - some 40 mi or ( 65 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Local time in Qaryat at Takatuf is now 11:25 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Zunbur, Shaykh Mazhar, Ash Shahimiyah, Sayyid 'Ulaywi, and Musa. While being here, you might want to check out Zunbur . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Qaryat at Takatuf ? 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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 32.92 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty