ur (Meaning)
Wordnet
ur (n)
an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River
Webster
ur (n.)
Alt. of Ure
Synonyms & Antonyms of ur
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ur Sentence Examples
- The ancient city of Ur, once a thriving Mesopotamian civilization, now lies in ruins.
- The Sumerian gods were believed to dwell in the heavenly city of Ur, where they presided over the fate of mortals.
- Abraham, the father of the Israelites, is said to have originated from Ur.
- The Ur-Nammu stele, a famous Sumerian artifact, depicts the victorious king of Ur.
- The royal tombs of Ur, discovered in the early 20th century, revealed a wealth of gold and precious artifacts.
- The ziggurat of Ur, an ancient temple tower, is a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the Sumerians.
- The Ur III period witnessed a resurgence of Sumerian power and prosperity, centered around the city of Ur.
- The Babylonian king Hammurabi conquered Ur and added it to his vast empire.
- The ruins of Ur have yielded a valuable trove of archaeological knowledge about ancient Mesopotamia.
- The name "Ur" is often used as a poetic or literary reference to ancient civilizations and the origins of human history.
FAQs About the word ur
an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates RiverAlt. of Ure
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient city of Ur, once a thriving Mesopotamian civilization, now lies in ruins.
The Sumerian gods were believed to dwell in the heavenly city of Ur, where they presided over the fate of mortals.
Abraham, the father of the Israelites, is said to have originated from Ur.
The Ur-Nammu stele, a famous Sumerian artifact, depicts the victorious king of Ur.
