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Was Abraham's Journey Before or After the Great Pyramid?

Abraham's journey occurred when the Great Pyramid was already ancient history—revealing a sophisticated world he left behind.

Timeline Focus: 2000 BCE

The Surprising Reality

When Abraham left Ur around 2000 BCE, the Great Pyramid was already 500 years old. He was looking at monuments older to him than the Colosseum is to us.

🤔The Context Question

But here's the remarkable part: Abraham left during the 'Golden Age' of multiple civilizations—Egypt's Middle Kingdom, rising Babylon, sophisticated trade networks.

📚What We Know

Abraham didn't leave a primitive world but one of remarkable sophistication. Ur had advanced mathematics, astronomy, and legal systems. Egypt's pyramid era had produced architectural marvels. Yet God called him away from all this human achievement.

Explore the Full Context

Jump between 2500 BCE and 2000 BCE to see exactly what Abraham left behind—and why his faith decision was so radical.

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See the complete historical context with our interactive map and timeline

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📖Biblical References

📜Genesis 12:1-4📜Genesis 11:31📜Acts 7:2-4

Scripture references supporting this historical context