Ur

The birthplace of Abram.

Photo by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz

Location

Ancient Mesopotamia

Modern day Iraq

Languages

Hebrew Name: אוּר

Arabic Name: أُوْر

Mentioned in:

Genesis

Information

Ur is the birthplace of Abraham, then called Abram, and where he received his initial revelation from YHWH.

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