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Nippur

By N.S. Gill, About.com

Definition: Nippur was an important ancient Mesopotamian city that is now known as Nuffar, in Iraq. Ancient Nippur was a sacred city and the home of the storm god Enlil. A ziggurat and temple were built for him.

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