Bit Bahiani
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Bit Bahiani | |||||||
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| c. 1200 BC–808 BC | |||||||
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| Capital | Guzana | ||||||
| Common languages | Aramaic | ||||||
| Religion | Ancient Levantine Religion | ||||||
| Historical era | Iron Age | ||||||
• Established | c. 1200 BC | ||||||
• Disestablished | 808 BC | ||||||
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| Today part of | Syria Iraq Turkey | ||||||
Bit Baḫianiwas an independent Aramean city-state kingdom (c. 1200 – 808 BC) with its capital atGuzana(modern dayTell Halaf). Bit Baḫiani was ruled by KingKapara.There were at least five kings and four governors of Bit Baḫiani before losing its name in usage.[1][2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Goldridge Pinches, Theophilus.The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia.London: Society for promoting Christian Knowledge; New York: E. & J. B. Young & Co.; 1st edition (1902). p. 321.ASINB00514AQ6S.
- ^Ten Eyck Olmstead, Albert (1918).The Calculated Frightfulness of Ashur Nasir Apal.s.n. p. 229.ASINB00514AQ6S.
