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Haran, ancient city, MesopotamiaHaran or Harran (both: härän`), ancient city of Mesopotamia, now in SE Asian Turkey, 24 mi (39 km) SE of Şanlıurfa. It was an important center on the trade route from Nineveh to Carchemish and the seat of the Assyrian moon god. The Babylonians defeated the Assyrian army at Haran in 609 B.C. Frequently mentioned in the Bible, it was the home of Abraham's family after the migration from Ur. The Greek form of the name is Charan or Charran. In Roman times it was Carrhae Carrhae (kâr`ē), Roman name for the ancient Mesopotamian city of Haran ...... Click the link for more information. . Haran, in the BibleHaran (hā`răn), in the Bible.1 Abraham's brother. 2 Caleb's son. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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