Touring Qaryat Bishar in Iraq
Qaryat Bishar in the region of Arbīl is a city located in Iraq - some 187 mi or ( 300 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Time in Qaryat Bishar is now 11:26 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah, Qaryat az Zawiyah, Shiraya, Shaykh Khalas, and Qaryat Saydawah. Being here already, consider visiting Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah . Check out our recommendations for Qaryat Bishar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 10 km away
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 12 km away
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