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Explore Al Qattarah in Iraq
Al Qattarah in the region of Karbalāʼ is a town in Iraq - some 67 mi or ( 107 km ) South-West of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Al Qattarah is now 02:12 PM (Wednesday) . 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: Qal'at al Ballush, Karbala, Baqubah, Baghdad, and Ramadi. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Qal'at al Ballush . Where to go and what to see in Al Qattarah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
2003 attack on Karbala
The 2003 attack on Karbala was an unsuccessful strike on the Iraqi Republican Guard Medina Division by the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Medina Division was mostly deployed along the Karbala gap, west of the city of Karbala itself. The Iraqi Division was targeted as it was the best equipped Iraqi unit, and its destruction would negatively affect Iraqi military morale.
Located at 32.63 43.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Al-Ukhaidir Fortress
The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidir or Abbasid palace of Ukhaider is located roughly 50 km south of Karbala, Iraq. It is a large, rectangular fortress erected in 775 AD with a unique defensive style. Constructed by the Abbasid caliph As-Saffah's nephew Isa ibn Musa, Ukhaidir represents Abbasid architectural innovation in the structures of its courtyards, residences and mosque. Excavations at Ukhaidir were conducted in the early 20th century by Gertrude Bell.
Located at 32.44 43.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
University of Karbala
The University of Karbala is an university located in the city of Karbala, Iraq. The university was founded in 2002.
Located at 32.61 44.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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