Chaldaea (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ancient region of Mesopotamia lying between the Euphrates delta and the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Desert; settled in 1000 BC and destroyed by the Persians in 539 BC; reached the height of its power under Nebuchadnezzar II.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Chaldaea was an ancient region in Mesopotamia known for its cultural achievements and contributions to the development of astronomy.
- The Babylonian Empire, with its center in Chaldaea, reached its peak during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II.
- Excavations in Chaldaea have revealed evidence of advanced irrigation systems used by the ancient inhabitants.
- The rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire in Chaldaea led to a period of significant growth and cultural advancements.
- The conquest of Chaldaea by the Persians in 539 BC marked the end of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and a significant shift in regional power dynamics.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king).
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.