Bit Bahiani | |||||||
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| c. 1200 BC–808 BC | |||||||
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| Capital | Guzana | ||||||
| Common languages | Aramaic | ||||||
| Religion | Ancient Levantine Religion | ||||||
| Historical era | Iron Age | ||||||
• Established | c. 1200 BC | ||||||
• Disestablished | 808 BC | ||||||
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| Today part of | Syria Iraq Turkey | ||||||
Bit Baḫiani was an independent Aramean city-state kingdom (c. 1200 – 808 BC) with its capital at Guzana (modern day Tell Halaf). Bit Baḫiani was ruled by King Kapara. There were at least five kings and four governors of Bit Baḫiani before losing its name in usage.[1][2]
