Al-Ukhaidir Fortress
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History & heritageKarbala Governorate, Iraq

Al-Ukhaidir Fortress

Ancient fortress built in Iraq.

About

The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidir or Abbasid palace of Ukhaider is located roughly 50 km south of Karbala, Iraq. It is a large, rectangular fortress erected in 775 AD with a unique defensive style. Constructed by the Abbasid caliph As-Saffah's nephew Isa ibn Musa, Ukhaidir represents Abbasid architectural innovation in the structures of its courtyards, residences and mosque.

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Location

Open map: Al-Ukhaidir Fortress and 4 nearby attractions

32.44056, 43.60222 · Karbala Governorate

Nearby

  1. Lake HabbaniyahNature & outdoors
    20 km
  2. Lake MilhNature & outdoors
    36 km
  3. Imam Husayn ShrineReligious sites
    45 km
  4. Al-Abbas ShrineReligious sites
    45 km
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