Asad Bābil

Asad Bābil is an archaeological site in , .
  • Archaeological site
  • …lies at an elevation of 35 metres (115 feet)
  • …is also known as “Lion of Babylon”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Babylon and Ishtar Gate.
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is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in , today…
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The was the eighth gate to the inner city wall of Babylon. is situated 3 km south of Asad Bābil.
The Ésagila or Esangil was a temple dedicated to Marduk, the protector god of . is situated 3½ km south of Asad Bābil.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hillah.
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is in Southern Iraq.

Asad Bābil

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Latitude
32.56667° or 32° 34′ north
Longitude
44.41667° or 44° 25′ east
Open location code
8H46HC88+MM
Geo­Names ID
98665

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In Other Languages

“Asad Bābil” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Iraq: Highlights

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