Explore Shilyaz in Iraq
Shilyaz in the region of Nīnawá is a town in Iraq - some 250 mi or ( 403 km ) North of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Shilyaz is now 12:01 PM (Sunday) . 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: Ziwah, Suriyah, Sidarah, Shaykhkah, and Rizuk. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ziwah . Where to go and what to see in Shilyaz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Koxie
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Located at 36.79 43.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Lalish
Lalish is a small mountain valley situated in northern Iraq about 60 km northwest of the city of Mosul. It is the location of the tomb of Şêx Adî, main figure of the Yazidi faith. At least once in their lifetime Yazidi's are expected to make a six-day pilgrimage to Lalish to visit the tomb of Şêx Adî, and other sacred places. Yazidi's living in the region are expected to make a yearly pilgrimage to attend the autumn Feast of the Assembly, which is celebrated from 23 Aylūl to 1 Tašrīn I.
Located at 36.77 43.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Sarsing
Sarsing or Sarsink is an Assyrian village in the Iraqi providence of Dohuk. The name "Sarsing" derives from the Kurdish for "above (or) or upon chest". The name came from the location of the village, which is the highest altitude of a northern cliff of Gara Mountains. The climate of Sarsing is moderately hot in summer and cold in winter. Spring and fall are very short seasons but very pleasant especially the fall, which is the season of ripe fruits.
Located at 37.03 43.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Ain Sifni
Ain Sifni is an Iraqi town and capital of Shekhan District in the Nineveh plains area of the Ninewah governorate in Iraq. It's mainly populated by Yazidis and Assyrians.
Located at 36.69 43.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Badarash
Badarash is an Assyrian village in the Iraqi province of Dohuk. The village of Badarash is located 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Sarsink. The town name comes from Kurdish origin and means “The Black Air”. Badarash is named for its heavy cold winds and snowy winters. Most of the village’s houses are built from stone and mud and few from stone and cement and concrete ceilings. This village was never evacuated. Some residents moved to Duhok and Baghdad, but the majority stayed in Badarash.
Located at 37.05 43.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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