Urfa

[ oor-fah ]

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noun

Urfa

/ ˈɜːfə /

The Ibrahim of Urfa was perhaps some local hero who has got credited with his namesakes deeds.

There is also a small school at Urfa under the auspices of the American mission in that town.

It may be added that a further tradition asserts that Urfa was the home of Job.

The sultan supported the revolt and also sent troops to conquer Urfa which Ibrahim had neglected to surrender.

In Urfa—even in fanatical Urfa—there was one such petition sent in.

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