Al-Mada'in District

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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. Other metropolitan areas include Jisr Dyala, an urban district that borders the Baghdad city district of, the northern village of Nahrawahn with its major brickworks, and the central village of Wahedah that sits astride the Basrah Highway into Wasit Province. ()

Coordinates: 33°5'58"N, 44°35'8"E

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Al-Mada'in District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Archaeological site
Ctesiphon
13 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...
~720 ftW
Mosque
Salman Al-Farsi Mosque
4 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...
0.5 miSW
Archaeological site
Taq Kasra
13 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...
~1470 ftW
City
Salman Pak
8 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.