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Ur of the Chaldeans

Ur of the Chaldeans

Where Abraham's Journey Began

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A wealthy, advanced city of ancient Sumer, near the Euphrates in Mesopotamia.
A center of moon-god worship, crowned by a great stepped temple (ziggurat).
The birthplace of Abram (Abraham), about 2000 BC.
The home — and idolatry — God called Abraham to leave behind.
Where God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham's family began.

Illustrations are historically informed reconstructions, not photographs.