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Mesopotamia

Facts

In Bible times, Mesopotamia was the name of the region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Its location includes the modern day country of Iraq.

  • The word "Mesopotamia" means "between rivers."
  • Abraham lived in the Mesopotamian cities of Ur and Haran before moving on toward the land of Canaan.
  • Babylon was another important city in Mesopotamia.
  • Aram Naharaim was the ancient name used in Judges 3:8