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Jasim al Muhammad in the region of Al Qādisīyah is a town in Iraq - some 93 mi or ( 149 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Jasim al Muhammad is now 08:10 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sumar, Qaryat Abu Shabib, Sa'd al Hajjiyah, Sajim ar Ribah, and Karbala. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sumar . Where to go and what to see in Jasim al Muhammad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nippur
Nippur was one of the most ancient of all the Sumerian cities. It was the special seat of the worship of the Sumerian god Enlil, the "Lord Wind," ruler of the cosmos subject to An alone. Nippur was located in modern Nuffar in Afak, Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, Iraq.
Located at 32.13 45.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Abu Salabikh
The low tells at Abu Salabikh, around 12 miles northwest of the site of ancient Nippur in Al-Qādisiyyah province, Iraq mark the site of a small Sumerian city of the mid third millennium BCE, with cultural connections to the cities of Kish, Mari and Ebla. Its contemporary name is uncertain: perhaps this was Eresh. Kesh has also been suggested. The Euphrates was the city's highway and lifeline; when it shifted its old bed, in the middle third millennium BCE, the city dwindled away.
Located at 32.27 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Afak
Afak is a town in Al Qadisyah Governorate of Iraq.
Located at 32.06 45.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Al Diwaniyah
Al Diwaniyah is the capital city of Iraq's Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate. In 2002, its population was estimated at 440,927. The area around Al Diwaniyah, which is well irrigated from the nearby Euphrates river, is often considered to be one on the most fertile parts of Iraq, and is heavily cultivated. The town is located on the main rail transport corridor between Baghdad and Basra. For birdwatchers, Al-Diwaniyah is a city with a rich bird list, as the city has a wide range of biodiversity.
Located at 31.99 44.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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