Naresh (city)

Naresh was a city in Babylonia, situated near Sura on a canal. It may be identical with the city of Nahras or Nahar Sar on the Tigris, and is mentioned together with Maḥuza, Safonia, and Pumbedita, although it must not be inferred that these cities were near one another.

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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Naresh". Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company.

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