Atlas Biblica

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    Calah

    כֶּ֫לַח

    Calah was an ancient Assyrian city built by Nimrod, along with Nineveh and Resen.

    Where the story of Calah happensCalah, and 1 place the claims reach, framed to them: Calah, Assyria. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.CalahAssyria
    Calah, and 1 place the claims reach
    verses
    2
    first named
    Genesis 10:11
    last named
    Genesis 10:12
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    36.10°N · 43.33°E
    settlement36.10°N · 43.33°E

    Nimrud (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Calah in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Calah was one of the ancient cities built by Nimrod, the great-grandson of Noah, in the land of Assyria (Genesis 10:11-12). It was located along the Tigris River, south of Nineveh, in what is now northern Iraq. Calah, together with Nineveh and Resen, formed a complex of major Assyrian cities known for their power and influence in the ancient Near East.

    The city of Calah served as the capital of the Assyrian Empire during the reigns of several powerful kings, including Ashurnasirpal II and Tiglath-pileser III. It was known for its impressive palaces, temples, and artistic achievements. Archaeological excavations at the site, known today as Nimrud, have uncovered significant remains of the ancient city, including royal inscriptions, reliefs, and statues.

    In the Bible, Calah is mentioned only in the context of Nimrod's kingdom and the early development of Assyria. Its inclusion in the list of Nimrod's cities highlights the importance and antiquity of the Assyrian civilization, which would later play a significant role in the history of Israel and Judah.

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    Direct connections

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    Stands in the same events as

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    Where to read it

    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 2, across 1 book.

    1. Genesis2 verses

      10:1110:12

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    Where this page goes

    Nothing in the graph stands one hop from this entity yet. These are the best-connected entities of the same type, so the page still ends somewhere. Descriptions by STEPBible TIPNR.

    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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