Proper noun
Khabur
A river in Turkey and Syria, the largest perennial tributary to the Euphrates.
Synonym: Khabur River
Although the site of Washukanni, alleged to be at Tell Fakhariya, is not known for certain, no tell (city mound) in the Khabur Valley much exceeds the size of 1 square kilometer (250 acres), and the majority of sites are much smaller. Source: Internet
The Kingdom of Israel was conquered by the Assyrian ruler Sargon II in the late 8th century BCE with many people from the capital Samaria being taken captive to Media and the Khabur River valley. Source: Internet
In this belt, only the Euphrates and Khabur rivers provide sufficient water for settlement and cultivation. Source: Internet
Khabur ware is characterized by reddish painted lines with a geometric triangular pattern and dots, while Nuzi ware has very distinctive forms, and are painted in brown or black. Source: Internet
People from these tribes including the Reubenite leader, were taken captive and resettled in the region of the Khabur River system. Source: Internet
The Khabur Valley had a central position in the metal trade, and copper, silver and even tin were accessible from the Hurrian-dominated countries Kizzuwatna and Ishuwa situated in the Anatolian highland. Source: Internet