Ophir (Southern Africa)
region · Kingdom · OT Testament
Some scholars and explorers have proposed southern Africa as a candidate for biblical Ophir, citing ancient gold mines in Zimbabwe (Great Zimbabwe) and the Limpopo region. This identification remains highly speculative
Details
| Type | region |
| Modern Name | Southern Africa |
| Modern Country | South Africa |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | -25.7000, 28.2000 |
Key Events
- Speculative Ophir identification, Ancient gold mining, King Solomon's Mines legend
Key People
Scripture References
1 Kings 9:28, 1 Kings 10:11, 2 Chr 8:18
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