Nippur

geographical name

Nip·​pur ni-ˈpu̇r How to pronounce Nippur (audio)
ancient city of Sumer south-southeast of Babylon

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“Nippur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nippur. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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