Ishan Abu Salabikh
Archaeological site in Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate marking the remains of a small Sumerian city occupied from the Neolithic through the late 3rd millennium BC, Abu Salabikh had cultural ties to Kish, Mari, and Ebla. Its ancient name remains unknown, though Eresh, Kesh, and Gišgi have been proposed by scholars. The city's decline came when the Euphrates shifted course, cutting off its primary lifeline. The site lies roughly southeast of Baghdad, northwest of ancient Nippur.
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- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
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Ishan Abu Salabikh: quick answers
Where is Ishan Abu Salabikh?
Ishan Abu Salabikh is in Iraq, about 60 km38 miles in a straight line from Kufa.
How do you get to Ishan Abu Salabikh?
The nearest airport is Baghdad (BGW), about 2 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ishan Abu Salabikh?
The warmest month is August, averaging 39°C102°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is January, with about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Ishan Abu Salabikh?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Al Diwaniyah and 'Afak.