Explaining The Bible on Instagram: "Ur of the Chaldeans (or Ur of the Chaldees) in the Bible refers to the ancient city identified as the original homeland and birthplace of Abraham (originally Abram), located in southern Mesopotamia (modern southern Iraq), most commonly associated with the archaeological site of Tell el-Muqayyar, an important Sumerian city known for its advanced culture, ziggurat, and trade. Mentioned four times in Scripture—Genesis 11:28, Genesis 11:31, Genesis 15:7, and Nehem