Bit Bahiani

Bit Bahiani
c. 1200 BC–808 BC
Bit Bahiani shown in the center to the right along the Khabur river
Capital	Guzana
Common languages	Aramaic
Religion	Ancient Levantine Religion
Historical era	Iron Age
• Established	c. 1200 BC
• Disestablished	808 BC
Succeeded by Neo-Assyrian Empire Error creating thumbnail:
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.

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Bit-Bahiani and other contemporary Aramean kingdoms in the 10th/9th century BC

See also

• Halaf culture