Ayn al-Tamr
عين التمر | |
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  Ayn al-Tamr Location in Iraq | |
| Coordinates: 32°33′58.0″N 43°29′25.4″E / 32.566111°N 43.490389°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Governorate | Karbala |
| Districts | Ain Al-Tamur |
Ayn al-Tamr or Ain al-Tamur (Arabic: عين التمر) is a city in central Iraq, located about 67 km west of Karbala near Razzaza Lake. The oasis of Ayn al-Tamr comprises many villages which are famous for palm orchards and mineral water. The city is considered one of the main sources of dates that made it an important hub on the route of Hajj in ancient times.[1]
- ^ "Ain Al-Tamr - Mineral waters, palm groves and holy places in the desert" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-05-08. Retrieved 2017-01-12.