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Mazin Destination Guide

Delve into Mazin in Iraq

Mazin in the region of Arbīl is located in Iraq - some 188 mi or ( 302 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Local time in Mazin is now 04:27 AM (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: Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah, Qaryat Tall Zahrat Khatun, Qaryat Tall Wa'i, Qaryat Saydawah, and Karah Bashay Sabir. While being here, you might want to check out Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mazin ? 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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.98 43.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Iraq, Capitals of caliphates, Church of the East, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Nineveh Province, Sassanid Empire

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.99 43.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: 750, 750s conflicts, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Battles involving the Umayyad Caliphate, Muslim civil wars