Bit Bahiani

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.

Bit Bahiani
c. 1200 BC–808 BC
CapitalGuzana
Common languagesAramaic
Religion
Ancient Levantine Religion
Historical eraIron Age
 Established
c. 1200 BC
 Disestablished
808 BC
Succeeded by
Neo-Assyrian Empire
Today part ofSyria
Iraq
Turkey
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