Qal‘at ‘Abd al Jayb

Qal‘at ‘Abd al Jayb is a locality in , . Qal‘at ‘Abd al Jayb is situated near the locality , as well as near .
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 30 metres (100 feet)
  • …is also known as “Qal‘at ‘Abbūd al Jayb”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Babylon and Ishtar Gate.
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is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in , today…
The was the eighth gate to the inner city wall of Babylon. is situated 2½ km west of Qal‘at ‘Abd al Jayb.
Archaeological site
The Ésagila or Esangil was a temple dedicated to Marduk, the protector god of . is situated 3 km southwest of Qal‘at ‘Abd al Jayb.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hillah.
is in Southern Iraq.
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Latitude
32.55° or 32° 33′ north
Longitude
44.45° or 44° 27′ east
Open location code
8H46GCXX+XX
Geo­Names ID

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