Qal‘at Abū Khalīl

Qal‘at Abū Khalīl is an abandoned locality in , . Qal‘at Abū Khalīl is situated near the abandoned locality , as well as near the locality .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Al-Hira.

Town
Photo: Kamāl ud-Dīn Behzād, Public domain.
was an ancient city and a major metropolis… is situated 9 km northeast of Qal‘at Abū Khalīl.

Qal‘at Abū Khalīl

Latitude
31.83945° or 31° 50′ 22″ north
Longitude
44.40766° or 44° 24′ 28″ east
Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)
Open location code
8H36RCQ5+Q3
Geo­Names ID
6779452
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In Other Languages

“Qal‘at Abū Khalīl” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قلعة ابو خليل”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ḩasan Bin Nāşir and Tall al Aḩmar.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Maqbarat al Imam Ibn al Hasan and ‘Ayn Baḩr an Najaf.

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