Khan al-Rubu'
| Khan al-Rubu' | |
|---|---|
| خان الربع (Arabic) | |
| Khan al-Nukhaylah | |
.jpg) Khan al-Rubu courtyard | |
Interactive map of Khan al-Rubu' | |
| 32°28′25″N 44°09′33″E / 32.4735°N 44.1591°E | |
| Type | Khan (Caravanserai) |
| Location | Karbala, Iraq |
| Nearest city | Karbala |
| History | |
| Built | Ottoman era |
| Original use | Resting place for caravans |
| Site notes | |
| Current use | Cultural site (hosts Khan al-Rubu' cultural festival) |
| Website | المخيم الحسيني مشهد على الخلود وشاهد على التغيير |
Khan al-Rubu’ (Arabic: خان الربع) also known as Khan al-Nukhaylah (Arabic: خان النخيلة), is a historical khan in Iraq located near the city of Karbala. It is around 16 km away from the Karbala city center, and situated at the road bound to the city of Najaf. The khan dates back to the Ottoman era, and it was used as a resting place for caravans traveling between the two cities.[1][2]
In February 2017, the Khan al-Rubu’ cultural festival was inaugurated which lasts for two years.[3]
References
- ↑ المخيم الحسيني مشهد على الخلود وشاهد على التغيير. وكالة نُون الخبرية. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ↑ تقرير مصور: خان النخيلة في كربلاء. النبأ. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ↑ بالصورة: كربلاء تحتضن مهرجان خان النخيلة ثقافي الأولي Archived 2017-09-03 at the Wayback Machine. Al Masalah. Retrieved December 25, 2017.