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Arab Khumas Destination Guide

Touring Arab Khumas in Iraq

Arab Khumas in the region of Wāsiţ is located in Iraq - some 49 mi or ( 80 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital city .

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Time in Arab Khumas is now 10:26 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Shuzayf, Ash Shahimiyah, Rughayf, Khattab Chalabi, and Karbala. Being here already, consider visiting Shuzayf . Check out our recommendations for Arab Khumas ? 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 2 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty