Sahlīj
Sahlīj is a locality in Tel Afar District, Nineveh Governorate. Sahlīj is situated near the abandoned locality Tirū al Qadīmah, as well as near the locality Tirū al Jadīdah.Places of Interest
Highlights: Mosul Dam.
Mosul Dam
Mosul Dam, formerly known as Saddam Dam, is the largest dam in Iraq. Mosul Dam is situated 4 km northeast of Sahlīj.Sahlīj
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Mahlij”, “Saḩlaj”, and “Sahlij”
- Location: Tel Afar District, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.59687° or 36° 35′ 49″ north
Longitude
42.79968° or 42° 47′ 59″ east
Elevation
227 metres (745 feet)
Open location code
8H84HQWX+PV
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Kurdish—“Sahlīj” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “سهليج”
- Kurdish: “Mehlîc”
- Kurdish: “مەهليج”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Tirū al Qadīmah and Tirū al Jadīdah.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Rajm aş Şābūnah and Mosul Dam.
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