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As Sulaysbanah al Gharbiyah Destination Guide

Touring As Sulaysbanah al Gharbiyah in Iraq

As Sulaysbanah al Gharbiyah in the region of Wāsiţ is located in Iraq - some 58 mi or ( 93 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital city .

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Time in As Sulaysbanah al Gharbiyah is now 11:30 AM (Friday) . 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: Umm Chakayir, Tall Umm al Khanazir, Ash Shahimiyah, Karbala, and Baqubah. Being here already, consider visiting Umm Chakayir . Check out our recommendations for As Sulaysbanah al Gharbiyah ? 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.

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Located at 32.92 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty