Nimrud
city · Kingdom · OT Testament
Ancient Calah, one of the cities founded by Nimrod according to Genesis. Capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire that conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Nimrud (ruins) |
| Modern Country | Iraq |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 36.0996, 43.3279 |
Key Events
- Founded by Nimrod, Assyrian capital, Conquest of Israel
Key People
Scripture References
Gen 10:11-12, 2 Kings 17:3-6
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