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Nasir Husayn Destination Guide

Discover Nasir Husayn in Iraq

Nasir Husayn in the region of Wāsiţ is a place located in Iraq - some 49 mi or ( 78 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Local time in Nasir Husayn is now 06:53 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Shaykh Mazhar, Sayyid 'Ulaywi, Sayyid 'Abd, Karbala, and Hawal. When in this area, you might want to check out Shaykh Mazhar . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Nasir Husayn ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Jemdet Nasr period

The Jemdet Nasr period is an archaeological culture in southern Mesopotamia that is generally dated to 3100–2900 BCE. It is named after the type-site Jemdet Nasr, where the assemblage typical for this period was first recognized. Its geographical distribution is limited to south–central Iraq. The culture of the proto-historical Jemdet Nasr period is a local development out of the preceding Uruk period and continues into the Early Dynastic I period.

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Located at 32.72 44.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Clay tablets, Mesopotamia

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 19 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty