The shrine of Imam Husayn
A city of remembrance
Karbala in Iraq is closely associated with the martyrdom of Imam Husayn and his companions in 61 AH / 680 CE. The shrine and the city’s devotional life are central to Shi‘i remembrance of the event. The historical article linked below separates the event from later forms of commemoration.
Place and historical evidence
The map marks the present shrine, not the full extent of a reconstructed seventh-century battlefield. Streets, buildings and pilgrimage infrastructure have changed over time. A claim about the exact location of a particular incident needs historical evidence in addition to a modern map pin.
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Sources and further reading
Institute of Ismaili Studies — Karbala
Coordinate reference — Imam Husayn Shrine