Majbal

Majbal is a locality in , . Majbal is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ishtar Gate.

City gate
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The was the eighth gate to the inner city wall of Babylon. It was constructed c. 569 BC by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. is situated 4 km east of Majbal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hillah.

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is in . is the nearest city to the ruins of , which are 5 km north of the city. It is the capital of Babylon Province and has a population of about 456,000.

Majbal

Latitude
32.55° or 32° 33′ north
Longitude
44.38333° or 44° 23′ east
Elevation
27 metres (89 feet)
Open location code
8H46G9XM+X8
Geo­Names ID
93843
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Satellite Map

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