Bit Bahiani | |||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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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 atGuzana (modern dayTell Halaf). Bit Baḫiani was ruled by KingKapara. There were at least five kings and four governors of Bit Baḫiani before losing its name in usage.[1][2]
