Seleucia

#38 among destinations in Iraq

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Seleucia, also known as Seleucia-on-Tigris or Seleucia on the Tigris, was a major Mesopotamian city of the Seleucid empire. It stood on the west bank of the Tigris River, within the present-day Baghdad Governorate in Iraq. ()

Local name: سلوقية Abandoned: 165 A.D.Area: 2.16 mi²Coordinates: 33°8'14"N, 44°31'2"E

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Seleucia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ctesiphon, Salman Al-Farsi Mosque, Taq Kasra, Akshak.

4.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Ctesiphon
122 min walk • Ctesiphon, an ancient city on the banks of the Tigris River, stands as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations in what is now modern-day Iraq. This archaeological site, located approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, was once the capital of the...
4.6 miSE
Mosque
Salman Al-Farsi Mosque
118 min walk • The Salman Al-Farsi Mosque, located in the city of Kufa in Iraq, is a site imbued with historical and religious significance. Named after Salman the Persian, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad, the mosque holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims around...
4.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Taq Kasra
122 min walk • Taq Kasra, also known as the Archway of Ctesiphon, is a remarkable archaeological site located in modern-day Iraq, near the town of Salman Pak. This ancient arch is the only visible remnant of the once-great city of Ctesiphon, which served as the capital of the...
5.6 miN
Archaeological site
Akshak, Baghdad
143 min walk • Akshak was a city of ancient Sumer, situated on the northern boundary of Akkad, sometimes identified with Babylonian Upi. Its exact location is uncertain.
4.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Al-Mada'in District
121 min walk • Al-Mada'in District is a district of the Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. It includes the city of Salman Pak, which incorporates the ancient ruins of Al-Mada'in, and the oldest freestanding mud brick arch in the world.
4.5 miSE
City
Salman Pak
115 min walk • Salman Pak, meaning "Salman the Pure", is a city located approximately 15 miles south of Baghdad near a peninsula formed by a broad eastward bend of the Tigris River. It is named after Salman the Persian, a companion of Muhammad buried in the city.

Seleucia

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Seleucia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ctesiphon

Salman Al-Farsi Mosque

Taq Kasra

Akshak, Baghdad

Al-Mada'in District

Salman Pak