chaldea

• Имя собственное, относящееся к древнему региону и царству в южной Месопотамии, расположенному между дельтой Евфрата и Персидским заливом, известному своей исторической значимостью и могуществом при Навуходоносоре II.

A proper noun referring to an ancient region and kingdom in southern Mesopotamia, located between the Euphrates delta and the Persian Gulf, known for its historical significance and power under Nebuchadnezzar II.

uncountable · proper noun

1. C1formal

   An ancient region in southern Mesopotamia, located between the Euphrates delta, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Desert. It was settled around 1000 BC and reached its peak under Nebuchadnezzar II before being destroyed by the Persians in 539 BC.

   Халдея

   • The ancient land of Chaldea was known for its advanced astronomy.
   • Nebuchadnezzar II was one of the most famous rulers of Chaldea.
   • Chaldea fell to the Persian Empire in the 6th century BC.

   Synonymsbabylon

2. Ancient KingdomC1formal

   A kingdom in southern Mesopotamia, often associated with Babylonia. It conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon, where figures like Daniel became advisors to the king.

   Халдея

   • The Chaldean kingdom played a key role in biblical history.
   • Daniel served as a counselor in the court of the Chaldean king.
   • The Chaldeans were renowned for their knowledge of astrology.

   Synonymsbabylon