Qanat al-Jaish, Baghdad
Facts and practical information
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. The Army Canal, which runs a total of 25 kilometers spanning from Adhamiyah in northeastern Baghdad to Rustimiyah in southeastern Baghdad, was built by October 10, 1960, and inaugurated in July 15, 1961, by Abd al-Kareem Qassim, the former president of Iraq. It later became a ribbon of stagnant water and because of sludge, low water levels and lack of maintenance. ()
كرّادة (الرشيد كامب)Baghdad
Qanat al-Jaish – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Al-Shaab Stadium, Al-Shaheed Monument, Akshak, Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Qanat al-Jaish by public transport?
Bus
- كراج الرستمية (40 min walk)