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| 38% | 7 | Archaeological site near Baghdad | ||||||
noun • the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | City-state that stood near modern-day Baghdad | ||||||
noun • 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 • 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) | ||||||||
Unusual Hop Insect Formerly Found Near Baghdad Crossword Clue
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CTESIPHON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CTESIPHON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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