Al Ḩayy, Iraq
Wasit
Wasit was an early Islamic city in Iraq. It was founded in the 8th century by the Umayyad viceroy of Iraq, al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, to serve as the region's seat of power for the Umayyad governor and as the garrison of Umayyad troops to enforce Umayyad rule there. It was situated between the two traditional administrative centers and garrisons of Iraq, Kufa and Basra, hence its name Wasit.
- City
- Al Ḩayy
- Country
- Iraq
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia