Afak

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Afak
Arabic: عفك
Town
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Afak
Coordinates: 32°03′45″N45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E / 32.06250; 45.24278
Country Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq
Governorate Qādisiyyah
District Afak
Date of establishment1715
Population
 • Total
75,000
 District total

32°03′45″N45°14′34″E / 32.06250°N 45.24278°E / 32.06250; 45.24278 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

  1. ↑ Investdiw
  2. ↑ 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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