Ekur

Ekur is an archaeological site in , . Ekur is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nippur.

Archaeological site
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was an ancient Sumerian city. It was the special seat of the worship of the Sumerian god Enlil, the "Lord Wind", ruler of the cosmos, subject to An alone. is situated 380 metres southwest of Ekur.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Afak.

Town
Photo: Re1mod, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a town in , . It is located 25 km northeast of and 170 km south of . As of 2026, the estimated population of the district is 165,000 and is estimated at 21,888. is situated 7 km south of Ekur.

Ekur

Latitude
32.129° or 32° 7′ 44″ north
Longitude
45.23308° or 45° 13′ 59″ east
Open location code
8H4746HM+J6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1242949622
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Satellite Map

Discover Ekur from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ziggurat and Temple of Enlil.

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