32°03′45″N 45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E
Afak
Arabic: عفك | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Afak | |
| 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.[1]
It is speculated that the lost city of Irisaĝrig is located near Afak.[2]
References
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- ^ 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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