Diniktum, Baghdad

#81 among attractions in Baghdad

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Diniktum, inscribed Di-ni-ik-tum^KI, was a middle bronze-age town located somewhere in the lower Diyala region of Mesopotamia, on the Tigris river downstream from Upi and close to the northern border of Elam. It is possibly at or in the vicinity of Tell Muḥammad, which lies in south-eastern part of modern Baghdad.It is mentioned in the Harmal geographical list. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°17'38"N, 44°28'55"E

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Nearby attractions include: Republican Palace, Al-Shaab Stadium, Al-Shaheed Monument, Meir Taweig Synagogue.

4.3 miW
Palace
Republican Palace, Baghdad
110 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baghdad, the Republican Palace is a prominent landmark that stands as a testament to Iraq's rich history and political evolution. This grandiose palace, a tag of opulent architecture and power, has long been associated with the governance of the...
3.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad
88 min walk • Al-Shaab Stadium, a landmark in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq, stands as a testament to the country's passion for sports, particularly football. This historical sports venue has been a centerpiece for Iraqi sports since its inauguration, hosting numerous local...
4 miNW
Dramatic monument to Iraqi soldiers
Al-Shaheed Monument, Baghdad
103 min walk • The Al-Shaheed Monument, also known as the Martyr's Memorial, is a significant landmark in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq. This iconic monument stands as a poignant tribute to the Iraqi soldiers who fell during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s.
4.3 miNW
Synagogue
Meir Taweig Synagogue, Baghdad
109 min walk • The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad, Iraq. Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. The synagogue is located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.
3.8 miW
Memorial
Firdos Square, Baghdad
98 min walk • Firdos Square is a public open space in central Baghdad, Iraq. It is named after the Arabic word Firdows, which means "paradise". The site has been the location of several monumental artworks.
3.4 miW
Church
Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral in Baghdad, Baghdad
86 min walk • The Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral in Baghdad is a Cathedral of the Syriac or Antiochian Catholic Church located in Baghdad, Iraq. in Karada The current bishop is Archbishop Yousif Abba and the cathedral is 380m from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Nareg.
2.9 miW
Church
Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph, Baghdad
75 min walk • The St. Joseph's Cathedral or Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph is a Catholic cathedral located in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Because it is in the jurisdiction of the Latin Church, it is sometimes called the Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph in order to distinguish it from the Chaldean Cathedral of St.
2.8 miE
Canal
Qanat al-Jaish, Baghdad
71 min walk • Army Canal is a 25-kilometre waterway connecting the Tigris and Diyala rivers, forms the western boundary of Sadr City, and when completed, will once again supply irrigation water to nearby agricultural areas and clean drinking water to Rusafa, Baghdad. Also along its course a highway road runs.
3.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Al Mansour University College, Baghdad
88 min walk • Al-Mansour University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.
2.2 miW
Universities and schools
Al Yarmouk University College, Baghdad
57 min walk • Al Yarmouk University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1996 in Diyala and the Medical Departments lie in Baghdad, Iraq.
4.5 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Shohada Stadium, Baghdad
114 min walk • Al-Madina International Stadium is a football stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is Iraq's first-ever stadium solar power plant, and the second in the Middle East of its kind. Construction work for the stadium was completed on 18 December 2019; it can accommodate over 32,000 spectators.

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7th of April Bus Terminal (34 min walk)