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Notable fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq

Farah

تل فارة الأثري

Farah is a fort in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq.

Farah: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Farah

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Farah — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.77845, 45.53626. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Farah

    • Shuruppak (Tell Fara) · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Isin · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Tell Ibzeikh · fort · Dhi Qar Governorate · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Zabala · fort · Dhi Qar Governorate · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Umma · fort · Dhi Qar Governorate · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Nippur · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ziggurat of Uruk · attraction · Muthanna Governorate · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Eanna District · fort · Muthanna Governorate · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Uruk · fort · Muthanna Governorate · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mashkan-shapir · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Muftul Zibatah · attraction · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~7 km
    • Muftul ad Dashshah · attraction · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~9 km
    • Nakhilah · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~9 km
    • Abu-Hatab · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~11 km
    • Qalat Nakad · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~11 km
    • Kharabah · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~12 km
    • Qalat Suwayli · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~12 km
    • Al Hubaysh · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~13 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Farah

    Other forts & heritage near Farah

    • Shuruppak (Tell Fara) · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Isin · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Tell Ibzeikh · fort · Dhi Qar Governorate · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Zabala · fort · Dhi Qar Governorate · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Umma · fort · Dhi Qar Governorate · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Nippur · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Eanna District · fort · Muthanna Governorate · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Uruk · fort · Muthanna Governorate · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mashkan-shapir · fort · Al-Qadisiyah Governorate · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tell Wilaya · fort · Wasit Governorate · ~76 km · Must-see

    All forts & heritage in Iraq

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Is Farah open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Farah yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Farah?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Farah?

    Nearby: Shuruppak (Tell Fara) (fort, 3 km), Isin (fort, 35 km), Tell Ibzeikh (fort, 41 km), Zabala (fort, 41 km), Umma (fort, 44 km), Nippur (fort, 60 km).

    Is Farah worth visiting?

    Farah is listed as a notable fort in Iraq on Spotwander.