Urfa
a city in SE Turkey, E of the Euphrates River: on the site of ancient Edessa.
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How to use Urfa in a sentence
The Ibrahim of Urfa was perhaps some local hero who has got credited with his namesakes deeds.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramThere 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 Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramThe sultan supported the revolt and also sent troops to conquer Urfa which Ibrahim had neglected to surrender.
The Political History of England - Vol XI | George BrodrickIn Urfa—even in fanatical Urfa—there was one such petition sent in.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. Wigram
British Dictionary definitions for Urfa
/ (ˈɜːfə) /
a city in SE Turkey: market centre. Pop: 451 000 (2005 est): Ancient name: Edessa
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