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One of the ancient cities in the land of Shinar built by Nimrod. Gen. 10: 10; Amos 6: 2. Some identify it with Ctesiphon beyond the Tigris; others with Niffer, about 60 miles E.S.E.; but on the maps it is usually placed at , not coinciding with either of these.