Loca Sacra
Ur of the Chaldees
- Scripture
- Old Testament
- Ancient region
- Mesopotamia
- Today
- Tell el-Muqayyar, Iraq, Dhi Qar Province
In the Bible
Birthplace of Abraham before God called him to Canaan.
Where it is now
Archaeological ziggurat and ruins of the ancient Sumerian city; partially restored.
Key events
- ✦Call of Abraham