Al Afrazz District
District of
Muhafazat Salah ad Din - Iraq

Samarra

Sāmarrā is a city in Iraq. It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the Salah ad-Din Governorate, 125 kilometers north of Baghdad and, in 2003, had an estimated population of 348,700. The official name as referenced by coins was the Arabic phrase “Surra man ra’a”, which translates to “who sees it rejoices”. But in vernacular it was always called Samarra. In 2007, UNESCO named Samarra one of its World Heritage Sites.

Located at 34.1983, 43.8742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.689 miles away.
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Samarra, Archaeological sites in Iraq, Cities in Iraq, District capitals of Iraq, Fertile Crescent, Holy cities, Populated places in Saladin Province, Shia holy cities, World Heritage Sites in Iraq, Capitals of caliphates

Hasan al-Askari

Hasan al-‘Askarī was the eleventh of the Twelve Imams. His given name was Hasan ibn ‘Alī ibn Muhammad. His title al-Askari derives from the Arabic word Asker which means military. He was given this title mainly because the city he lived in was a military camp. Hasan al-‘Askarī was 22, when his father was killed. The period of his Imāmate, following his father's death, was six years. Hasan Al-‘Askarī died at the age of 28 in the year, 260 Hijra and was buried in Samarra.

Located at 34.1988, 43.8733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.689 miles away.
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846 births, 874 deaths, Muhammad family, Twelver imams

Al-Askari Mosque

This article is about the Iraqi mosque. For the medieval Egyptian capital, please see Al-Askar. Al ‘Askarī Mosque 250px Basic information Location 22x20px Sāmarrā, Iraq Geographic coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:34.19878|N|43.87338|E|region:IQ_type:landmark primary name= }} Affiliation Shia (Twelver) Completed 944 Al ‘Askarī Mosque or the ‘Askariyya Mosque/Shrine is a Shī‘ah Muslim holy site located in the Iraqi city of Sāmarrā 125 km from Baghdad.

Located at 34.1988, 43.8734 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.689 miles away.
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Muhammad family, Twelvers, Ziyarat, Shia mosques, Mosques in Iraq, Shrines in Iraq, Mausoleums in Iraq, Visitor attractions in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Samarra, Buildings and structures completed in 944, Safavid architecture

2006 al-Askari Mosque bombing

This article is about the bombing that took place in 2006. For the later bombing see 2007 al-Askari Mosque bombing Al-Askari Mosque 2006 bombing File:Samarra. pngThe Al-Askari Mosque in 1916. Location Samarra, IraqDate February 22, 2006Target Al-Askari MosqueAttack type BombingDeaths 0Injured (non-fatal) 0Perpetrators Al-Qaeda in Iraq (presumed) The 2006 al-Askari Mosque bombing occurred at the al-Askari Mosque in the Iraqi city of Samarra, on February 22, 2006, at about 6:44 a.m. local time.

Located at 34.1989, 43.8736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.689 miles away.
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Al-Qaeda activities in Iraq, Shia–Sunni sectarian violence, Shia mosques, Shia Islam in Iraq, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2006, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, Samarra

Samarra Stadium

Samarra Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Samarra, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Samaraa FC. The stadium holds 10,000 people.

Located at 34.2001, 43.8846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.690 miles away.
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Football venues in Iraq

2007 al-Askari Mosque bombing

The 2007 al-Askari Mosque bombing occurred on 13 June 2007 at around 9 a.m. local time at one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam, the al-Askari Mosque, and has been attributed to al-Qaeda in Iraq or the Iraqi Baath Party. While there were no injuries or deaths reported, the mosque's two ten story minarets were destroyed in the attacks. This was the second bombing of the mosque, with the first bombing occurring on 22 February 2006 and destroying the mosque's golden dome.

Located at 34.1989, 43.8736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.689 miles away.
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Al-Qaeda activities in Iraq, Shia–Sunni sectarian violence, Shia mosques, School bombings, Mass murder in 2007, Shia Islam in Iraq, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2007, Samarra

Tell es Sawwan

Tell es-Sawwan was a city in ancient Mesopotamia 110 kilometers north of Baghdad, and south of Samarra.

Located at 34.1167, 43.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.688 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Iraq, Saladin Province