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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

  • Chaldea

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.

Synonyms

  • Babylonia
  • Chaldea
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