birsi-nimrud

Updated: May 9, 2025

A remnant of the ancient name appears to be contained in the modern appellation, Birs-Nimrud or Birsi-Nimrud, which does not admit of any explanation from the existing language of the country.

George Rawlinson - The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1: Chaldaea : The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.