How far is it from the site of the ancient city of Ur [Abraham's birthplace] and modern Basra, both in Euphrates valley, southern Iraq?

Answer 1

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Ur is modern-day Tall al-Muqayyar, Iraq. The distance from there to modern Basrah in southern Iraq is approx 146miles (235km) as the crow flies. This would have been a long journey in Abraham's day. With an average travel time of 16-20 hrs on good road, it probably took them longer as there weren't likely roads. At 12 hrs travel per day, you are looking at 12 days of solid, grueling travel.

Answer 2

one camel ride                          

Answer 3

Camel distance. Postmodern camels come standard with  Google Maps

Answer 4

Ur is Iran.

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