E·lam

(ē′ləm) also Su·si·a·na (so͞o′zē-ä′nə, -ăn′ə)

An ancient country of southwest Asia located in what is now southwest Iran. Established before 3000 bc, Elam was frequently in conflict with Mesopotamian kingdoms during the next three millennia. Elam was eventually absorbed into the Persian Empire, although the Elamite language continued to be written until the 4th century bc.

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Elam

(ˈiːləm)

(Placename) an ancient kingdom east of the River Tigris: established before 4000 bc; probably inhabited by a non-Semitic people

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E•lam

(ˈi ləm)

n.

an ancient kingdom E of Babylonia and N of the Persian Gulf. Cap.: Susa.

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Elam - an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people

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Few men knew Elam Harnish by any other name than Burning Daylight, the name which had been given him in the early days in the land because of his habit of routing his comrades out of their blankets with the complaint that daylight was burning.

And for twelve years Elam Harnish had continued to grope for gold among the shadows of the Circle.

At the end of the reel, Elam Harnish called the house up to drink again.

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The arrival of Elam caused a commotion with tensions beginning to rise after Elam members removed a banner that was previously positioned by protesters, and replacing it with one with Greek flags depicting Cyprus in the centre.

Elam members disrupt Varosha protest

Scannell has built two spec buildings and one build-to-suit office warehouse totaling about 470,000 square feet in NorthPark since 2017, Elam said in a Tuesday interview.

Scannell buys Brooklyn Park land ahead of more projects

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Hensley / Elam Announces Sponsorship in Kentucky Cyber Security Conference

Elliot Elam has a keen eye for canine quirkiness meaning his illustrations delight not only as an accompaniment to each poem but also in their own right.

Old Toffer's Book of Consequential Dogs

Presently, Elam is the CEO and chairman of Rezolute Inc and he also serves on the board of directors of Savara Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SVRA) in Austin, Texas.

Softhale names new director

Elam said that she did not have any money, and the men instructed her to go inside the home.

No possession, but firearm conviction affirmed

According to court records, Elam and the woman started dating in late 2012 in Los Angeles, where the woman lived while attending school.

Man ordered to pay nearly $6.5m in 'revenge porn' case

Responding to the question, Dr Elam pointed out that Bhagat Singh's 'greatness' could be deemed from the fact that his writings and letters often highlighted his own intellectual modesty.

Bhagat Singh's contribution to anti-colonial movement

Elam al-Harbi said that Albu Kamal Governor Abu Hassan Araghi also escaped Albu Kamal.

Over 150 Terrorists Escape from Southeastern Deir Ezzur Amid Rapid Advances of Syrian Army