Afak
32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E
Afak
Arabic: عفك | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E | |
Country | Iraq |
Governorate | Qādisiyyah |
District | Afak |
Date of establishment | 1715 |
Population | |
• Total | 75,000 |
District total |
Afak (Arabic: عفك) is a town in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq. It is located 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Al Diwaniyah and 170 km (105 mi) south of Baghdad.
It is speculated that the lost city of Irisaĝrig is located near Afak.
References
- ^ Investdiw
- ^ Jarus, Owen (2018-05-30). "Lost City of Irisagrig Comes to Life in Ancient Stolen Tablets". livescience.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
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