Khan al-Rubu'

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 16km 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]

Khan al-Rubu'
Native name خان الربع (Arabic)
Khan al-Nukhaylah
Khan al-Rubu courtyard
Type	Khan (Caravanserai)
Location	Karbala, Iraq
Nearest city	Karbala
Coordinates	32.4735°N 44.1591°E / 32.4735; 44.1591
Built	Ottoman era
Original use	Resting place for caravans
Current use	Cultural site (hosts Khan al-Rubu' cultural festival)
Website	المخيم الحسيني مشهد على الخلود وشاهد على التغيير
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Type	Iraqi Cultural Heritage
Designated	February 2017 (Cultural Festival inauguration)

In February 2017, the Khan al-Rubu’ cultural festival was inaugurated which lasts for two years.^[3]