Calah
geographical name
Ca·lah
ˈkā-lə 
ancient city on the Tigris River 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of modern Mosul, Iraq
Note:
Calah served as the capital of ancient Assyria. Its site is now called
Nim*rud
\
nim-ˈrüd 
\
.
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“Calah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Calah. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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