Who are the Amorites?

Definition of the glossary term Amorite

Dec 19, 2006 Robin Fowler

Definition of the glossary term Amorite

The Amorites were a nomadic people who lived in the region of Mesopotamia that was west of the Euphrates River during the third millenium B.C. Their movement east into the more civilized and culturally established regions brought about great change and influence for the Babylonian Empire.

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