Eridu
city · Patriarchal · OT Testament
One of the oldest cities in Mesopotamia, near Ur. Some scholars connect its flood traditions to the biblical account of Noah. In the region where civilization began according to both Scripture and archaeology
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Tell Abu Shahrain |
| Modern Country | Iraq |
| Era | Patriarchal |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 30.8167, 45.9833 |
Key Events
- Mesopotamian flood traditions, Near Ur of the Chaldees, Earliest known city
Key People
Scripture References
Gen 6-8, Gen 11:31
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