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Shinar

Ancient name for Babylonia — where the Tower of Babel was built

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An ancient name for southern Mesopotamia. The Tower of Babel was built here (Genesis 11:1-9). Nimrod's kingdom began here (Genesis 10:10). Nebuchadnezzar carried Temple vessels to the land of Shinar (Daniel 1:2).

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