Shaikh Maaruf Tomb

Shaikh Maaruf Tomb is a tomb in Al-Kāżimiyyah, Baghdad Governorate. Shaikh Maaruf Tomb is situated nearby to the tomb Zumurrud Khatun Mosque, as well as near the suburb Bab Al-Moatham.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zumurrud Khatun Mosque and Central Baghdad Railway Station.

Zumurrud Khatun Mosque

Tomb

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The Zumurrud Khatun Mausoleum, also known as the Tomb of Sitta Zubayda, is a mosque and shrine located in Baghdad, in the Baghdad Governorate of Iraq. The structure contains the tomb of Zumurrud Khatun, and dates from the Abbasid era. Zumurrud Khatun Mosque is situated 250 metres southwest of Shaikh Maaruf Tomb.

Central Baghdad Railway Station

Railway station

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Baghdad Central Station or Baghdad International Station is the main train station in Baghdad. It links the rail network to the south and the north of Iraq. Central Baghdad Railway Station is situated 1 km southeast of Shaikh Maaruf Tomb.

Baghdad Museum

Museum

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The Baghdadi Museum is a local history museum and a tourist landmark located in and about the capital city of Baghdad, Iraq. It was established in 1970. Baghdad Museum is situated 1½ km northeast of Shaikh Maaruf Tomb.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bab Al-Moatham and International Zone of Baghdad.

Bab Al-Moatham

Suburb

Bab al-Mu'adham is a prominent landmark in Baghdad, Iraq. Bab al-Mu'adham was previously and historically one of the gates of Baghdad during the Ottoman Empire, leading to the mosque of Abu Hanifa, a renowned Islamic scholar.

International Zone of Baghdad

Neighborhood

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The Green Zone, formally Karradat Mariam, is a 10-square-kilometer area in the Karkh district of central Baghdad, Iraq. It is the seat of the government of Iraq, home to government offices, ministries, state institutions, diplomatic missions, and palaces. International Zone of Baghdad is situated 3 km south of Shaikh Maaruf Tomb.

Bab Al-Sharqi

Suburb

Bab Al-Sharqi is a neighborhood of central Baghdad, Iraq. It is bordered with Shorja and Bataween. The area surrounding Bab Al-Sharqi market is a stronghold of the Mahdi Army, the main Shia militia in central Iraq. Bab Al-Sharqi is situated 3 km east of Shaikh Maaruf Tomb.

Shaikh Maaruf Tomb

Type: Tomb
Also known as: “Shaikh Maruf Shrine”
Category: burial
Location: Al-Kāżimiyyah, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

33.33368° or 33° 20′ 1″ north

Longitude

44.37425° or 44° 22′ 27″ east

Elevation

40 metres (131 feet)

Open location code

8H5689MF+FP

GeoNames ID

9199630

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