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the; city of tekrit, on the; Tigris, looking southeast 



Tekrit is one of the oldest towns in southwestern Asia, dating from the days of the 

 Persian Empire itself. It is said to have been founded by Shapur I. The city is located 

 on the Tigris River and formerly vied with Bagdad and Mosul in importance. Now it is 

 but a minor place on the Tigris trade route. 



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