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Makhlat Destination Guide

Touring Makhlat in Iraq

Makhlat in the region of Nīnawá is a city located in Iraq - some 192 mi or ( 310 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital city .

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Time in Makhlat is now 12:07 PM (Sunday) . 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 Zamarat Sabir, Qaryat az Zawiyah, Qaryat Tall Alz, and Qaryat Sultan 'Abd Allah. Being here already, consider visiting Qaryat Zumrat 'Abd Allah . Check out our recommendations for Makhlat ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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 1 km away
Tags: 750, 750s conflicts, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Battles involving the Umayyad Caliphate, Muslim civil wars

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.

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Located at 35.98 43.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Iraq, Capitals of caliphates, Church of the East, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Nineveh Province, Sassanid Empire