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Hauron

Haurun is a region in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, primarily located in modern-day Yemen. The name "Haurun" is derived from the Arabic word ḥārun (حَارُون), which translates to "burning" or "hot," likely referring to the region's arid and desert-like climate. In Hebrew, the region is known as חורן (Choron). Haurun is historically significant as it is mentioned in ancient texts, including the Bible, where it is associated with the land of Edom and the descendants of Esau. The region is characterized by its rugged terrain, including mountains and valleys, and has been inhabited since ancient times. Haurun's strategic location has made it a crossroads for various civilizations and trade routes, contributing to its rich cultural and historical heritage.

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Hauron
Ugaritic, Canaanite and Egyptian deity
Hauron
Hauron, Horon, Haurun or Hawran was an ancient Egyptian god worshiped in Giza. He was closely associated with Harmachis, with the names in some cases used interchangeably, and his name as a result could be used as a designation of the Great Sphinx of Giza. While Egyptologists were familiar with Hauron since the nineteenth century, his origin was initially unknown, and only in the 1930s it was established that he originated outside Egypt. Today it is agreed that he was the Egyptian form of a god worshiped in Canaan and further north in the city of Ugarit, conventionally referred to as Horon in scholarship.
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