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Shuzayf Destination Guide

Delve into Shuzayf in Iraq

Shuzayf in the region of Wāsiţ is located in Iraq - some 58 mi or ( 93 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Shuzayf

Local time in Shuzayf is now 01:29 PM (Thursday) . 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: Umm Chakayir, Tall Umm al Khanazir, Ash Shahimiyah, Karbala, and Baqubah. While being here, you might want to check out Umm Chakayir . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shuzayf ? 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