Qaryat ash Shamawī

Qaryat ash Shamawī is a locality in , . Qaryat ash Shamawī is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Ishtar Gate.

City gate
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The was the eighth gate to the inner city wall of Babylon. is situated 4 km southeast of Qaryat ash Shamawī.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hillah.

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is in Southern Iraq.

Qaryat ash Shamawī

Latitude
32.56497° or 32° 33′ 54″ north
Longitude
44.39464° or 44° 23′ 41″ east
Elevation
36 metres (118 feet)
Open location code
8H46H97V+XV
Geo­Names ID
6818216
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In Other Languages

“Qaryat ash Shamawī” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قرية الشموي”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: As Sawrah and ‘Arab at Takhlīyah.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Asad Bābil and Etemenanki.

Iraq: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Baghdad and Babylon.

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