Delve into Al Lafi in Iraq
Al Lafi in the region of Dhi Qar is located in Iraq - some 177 mi or ( 285 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Lafi is now 08:41 AM (Friday) . 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: Uwayd al Khamis, Thamir al Qatrani, Tarbush, Siyah, and Karbala. While being here, you might want to check out Uwayd al Khamis . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Lafi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bad-tibira
Bad-tibira, "Wall of the Copper Worker(s)", or "Fortress of the Smiths", identified as modern Tell al-Madineh, between Ash Shatrah and Tell as-Senkereh in southern Iraq, was an ancient Sumerian city, which appears among antediluvian cities in the Sumerian King List. Its Akkadian name was Dûr-gurgurri. It was also called Παντιβίβλος (Pantibiblos) by Greek authors such as Abydenus, Apollodorus of Athens and Berossus.
Located at 31.38 46.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Thi Qar University
Thi Qar University is an Iraqi university located in Nasiriyah, Iraq. It was established in 2000. Originally, the university was a branch of the University of Basrah, and the branch was established in 1992. Its first graduating class was in 1996. In 2000, the branch became independent of Basrah University and Thi Qar University was founded.
Located at 31.05 46.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Battle of Nasiriyah
The Battle of Nasiriyah was fought between the US 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Iraqi forces, from March 23 to April 2, 2003, during the US-led invasion of Iraq. Nasiriyah is a city which lies along the banks of the Euphrates River, in Dhi Qar Province, about 225 miles southeast of Baghdad, with its population being made up almost entirely of Shiite Muslims.
Located at 31.05 46.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Nasiriyah
Nasiriyah is a city in Iraq. It is on the Euphrates about 225 miles (370 km) southeast of Baghdad, near the ruins of the ancient city of Ur. It is the capital of the province of Dhi Qar. According to the 1987 census the city had a population of 265,937 people; the estimated population in 2003 was 560,200. The population of Nasiriyah is nearly exclusively Shī‘a Muslims with small Mandaean and Sunni muslim communities, until 1951 the town was a home to a sizable Jewish community.
Located at 31.05 46.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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