samaria (Meaning)
samaria (n)
an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan
Synonyms & Antonyms of samaria
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samaria Sentence Examples
- The ancient city of Samaria, located in the northern West Bank, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Israel.
- The archaeological site of Samaria has revealed impressive ruins, including palaces, walls, and cisterns.
- The Bible recounts that Samaria was besieged by the Assyrian king Shalmaneser V for three years before falling in 722 BC.
- After its conquest by the Assyrians, Samaria became a provincial capital and a major cultural center.
- The modern city of Sebastia, built near the ruins of Samaria, is a popular tourist destination.
- The Samaria gorge, in the southern highlands of Crete, Greece, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty.
- The Samaria Valley Reserve is a protected area in California that preserves a rich ecosystem and diverse wildlife.
- The Samaria National Park, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, is home to the spectacular Uluru (Ayers Rock).
- Samaria University, established in 2005, is a private higher education institution in Douala, Cameroon.
- The Samaria neighborhood in the city of Herzliya, Israel, is a modern residential and commercial area.
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an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwest
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No antonyms found.
The ancient city of Samaria, located in the northern West Bank, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Israel.
The archaeological site of Samaria has revealed impressive ruins, including palaces, walls, and cisterns.
The Bible recounts that Samaria was besieged by the Assyrian king Shalmaneser V for three years before falling in 722 BC.
After its conquest by the Assyrians, Samaria became a provincial capital and a major cultural center.
