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Al-Ḥillah (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 32 29 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 32.4833 decimal degrees |
| Long: 044 25 00 E degrees minutes |
Long: 44.4167 decimal degrees |
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Note: Originally founded on east bank of the Euphrates 10th cen., later relocated opposite on the west bank 12th cen.; located on pilgrimage route between Baghdad & Kufa; a prosperous river port & grain market. |
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| Al-Ḥillah (preferred,C,V)
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............ | since 1102 |
| Al Hillah (C,O)
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| Hillah (C,V)
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| Hilla (C,O)
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| al-Jamiayn (H,V)
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............ | 10th cen.-early 12th cen. |
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Hierarchical Position: |
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Asia (continent) (P) |
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Iraq (nation) (P) |
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Bābil (governorate) (P) |
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Place Types: |
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| inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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founded 10th cen. |
| town (C) |
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| regional capital (C) |
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| port (C) |
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| market center (C) |
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Related geographic places: |
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Babylon .......... (deserted settlement) |
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(World, Asia, Iraq, Bābil) [7002626] |
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