JohnStevenson
Puritan Board Freshman
In which part of the world do you believe the Garden of Eden was located?
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Been to Ur. It is modern day Jalibah. We had a huge fuel depot there during OIF I. It's a moonscape.Originally posted by victorbravo
Nah, it was at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates. I worked in Iraq more than two decades ago and visited the area. The Iraqi Ministry of Tourism said this on a sign in four languages:
"The Garden of Eden was bounded from this point toward the north and included what is now Babylon."
And for further revelation, about 20 yards away was "Abraham's oak", with a plaque comemorating Abraham's spot of prayer before leaving the area of Ur.
And for refreshment, you could buy a soft drink and cigarettes at the kiosk with the English name: "Abraham oaks drink and smoke here". Unfortunately, the proprietor had fled because the Iranians were scheduled to invade later in the week.
So there is the definitive authority. I'm sure Sadaam was hiding the flaming swords somewhere. . . .Er, nevermind.
Vic
Originally posted by SemperFideles
Been to Ur. It is modern day Jalibah. We had a huge fuel depot there during OIF I. It's a moonscape.
Also visited the spot of ancient Babylon. Very, very neat. Saddam had a huge palace on the hill overlooking the archeological site. They have a spot that claims to be the foundation of Babel.
Oh, as for the original question, I have no idea.