Al-Mada'in
Al-Mada'in, also known as Salman Pak, sits a short distance southeast of Baghdad on the site of the ancient Sasanian Persian capital of Ctesiphon. The town holds the tomb of the companion Salman al-Farisi and the Taq Kasra, the great arch of the Ctesiphon palace, one of the largest brick arches ever built. Its historic churches add a further layer to a settlement shaped by successive civilisations across more than two millennia.
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- Nearest water from center 10 km6.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Al-Mada'in: quick answers
Where is Al-Mada'in?
Al-Mada'in is in Iraq, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Baghdad.
How do you get to Al-Mada'in?
The nearest airport is Baghdad (BGW), about 1 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Al-Mada'in?
The warmest month is July, averaging 39°C101°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is January, with about 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Al-Mada'in?
OpenStreetMap lists 17 restaurants and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Al-Mada'in?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nahiyat Saddat al Hindiyah and Al Musayyib.