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Al Mahawil is one of villages in Iraq situated some 20 km south-east of Qaryat Saddat al Hindīyah and 100 km from Baghdad. The population is about 110 people in accordance with the 2010 census. People mostly visit Al Mahawil to see its archaeological sites.

The closest airport Baghdad International Airport (IATA: BGW) is about 90 km away.

Must see attractions in Al Mahawil

1. Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, near present-day Al Hillah, Babil in Iraq, is considered one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. They were built by Nebuchadnezzar II around 600 BCE. He is reported to have constructed the gardens to please his sick wife, Amytis of Media, who longed for the trees and fragrant plants of her homeland Persia. The gardens were destroyed by several earthquakes after the 2nd century BCE.

If you have already seen Al Mahawil, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

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Al Mahawil tourist attractions and interesting places

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Babylon

Babylon was the capital city of Babylonia, a kingdom in ancient

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Ishtar Gate

The Ishtar Gate (Assyrian: ܕܵܪܘܲܐܙܲܐ ܕܥܵܐܫܬܲܪ translit: Darwaz

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Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, also known as the Hanging Gardens of

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Wabel tubal

starting $67

Sigma House Al Jawhara

starting $80

Copthorne Al Jahra Hotel & Resort

starting $154

Al Muhaidb Residence Al Maidan

starting $56

Sigma House - Al Dahiya

starting $53

Raoum Inn Arar

starting $48

Marina arar

starting $42

Ghalina Furnished Residential Units

starting $44

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