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Aramaean Culture

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The Aramaeans were a loose confederation of kingdoms including the people of the Aram region of Syria and ancient Babylonia during the Iron Age between the 11th and 8th centuries BC. Mentioned in the Judeo-Christian bible.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Alternate Spellings: Aramean
Examples: Til Barsip (Tell Ahmar), Damascus

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